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Monami Basu

Monami Basu

The writer is assistant professor, University of Delhi.

By Monami Basu

Beware of medicines claiming to cure chikungunya pains

The illegal medicine market is exploiting the fact that people are willing to try out anything to relieve the excruciating ache.

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How to worship caste in India and get away with it

Our savarna-led lives are contrary to popular claims of a casteless society.

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Why we cannot separate Jisha's rape from her Dalit identity

In our country, the 'Untouchable' woman is already at the bottom of the social hierarchy.

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My country won't stand up against rape, but stand up for national anthem?

Do you think the family which was humiliated at the movie hall on Monday left feeling more patriotic?

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I gave up my Green Card. But this India is giving me second thoughts

I worry that while bigots roam free, my daughters will be silenced for wanting peace.

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