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Hijra, kothi, aravani: a quick guide to transgender terminology
WEBApr 17, 2014 — Aravani: The term for hijras in Tamil Nadu. They identify themselves as women trapped in male bodies, although many aravanis would prefer to be called ‘Thirunangi’. Kothi: The judgement ...
These statistics illustrate the amazing popularity of TikTok in India
WEBNov 8, 2019 — TikTok’s explosion in India in the 18-month period since January 2018 has expanded its reach to 30% of all Indian smartphones as of August 2019, according to data provided by Delhi-based market ...
The changing map of India from 1 AD to the 20th century - Scroll.in
WEBMay 3, 2015 — The Chalukyas ruled southern and central India from the 6th century to the 12th century. Kannada and Telugu literature thrived in this era, as did Chalukyan architecture.
Saxy Desi: Check out the sounds of the saxophone in South Asia
WEBNov 1, 2015 — It is hard to imagine this sort of music would have much of an audience among the Talibs of southern Afghanistan. Their loss entirely. Rudresh Mahantappa. Abhogi. One of America’s amazing ...
Creamy layer: What it means and why applying it to quotas for …
WEBOct 6, 2018 — On September 26, the Supreme Court made a major change in how caste reservation is structured, introducing the framework of the “creamy layer” to quotas for Dalits (Scheduled Castes) and ...
Aryan Migration Theory upheld by two new genetic studies. Why …
WEBSep 12, 2019 — The Economic Times reported that the research raises doubts over the “long-held theory of Aryan invasion or migration into South Asia”. Amar Ujala, one of India’s largest Hindi newspapers ...
How to apply for a Tatkaal passport: Documents required, Tatkaal …
WEBAug 16, 2019 — Here are the steps to apply for a Tatkaal passport: Register yourself on the official portal of Passport Seva. Login with your ID and password. Under the option for Fresh or Re-issue Passport ...
IRCTC: How to avail the senior citizen concession while booking …
WEBAug 21, 2019 — The senior citizen concession can be claimed while booking tickets. The e-ticketing website of Indian Railways irctc.co.in allows passengers to apply for the discount while entering the age and ...
The Indian justice system is too slow, too complex and too costly ...
WEBJan 24, 2018 — Daksh’s previous Access to Justice report in 2015-16 had found that litigants in India spend Rs 30,000 crore per year just to attend trials in courts. In addition to this, in the 2017 survey, 42 ...