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Meet Maleesha Kharwa: The 'slum princess' of India

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Akanksha Saxena
March 19, 2021

A young girl from Mumbai's slums has dared to dream big, starting a career in modeling and as a social media influencer.

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Coming out when you're married

What happens when you discover your true sexuality after tying the knot in a traditional marriage?
SocietySeptember 29, 202440:37 min

Being a bisexual woman in India

What are the challenges and joys of coming out as a bisexual woman in India? Writer Soumyaa Vohra shares her journey.
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SocietyFebruary 21, 202444:26 min

Sex positivity and women’s sexual agency in modern India

What does sexual agency mean for Indian women? And how does it differ from Western ideas of sexually liberated women?
SocietyFebruary 2, 202433:50 min
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River Nile: Upstream nations challenge Egypt's dominance

Uganda, Ethiopia, and eight other countries oppose Egypt and Sudan's dominance over the Nile River.
SocietyOctober 17, 202401:59 min

How do African youth define peace?

On the International Day of Peace, DW asked young men and women from across Africa about what peace means to them.
SocietySeptember 21, 202402:02 min

GirlZOffMute — What do Nigerian teens think of FGM?

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SocietySeptember 12, 202401:33 min
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Azerbaijan minister suggests 'weapon' hit crashed plane

Transport Minister Rashan Nabiyev said "the aircraft was hit by something" and the "type of weapon" will be determined.
CatastropheDecember 27, 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Is Russia responsible?

PoliticsDecember 27, 2024

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Africa

Mozambique's major cities paralyzed by post-election unrest

Mozambique's major cities paralyzed by post-election unrest

PoliticsDecember 27, 2024
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Asia

South Korea impeaches acting president, extending upheaval

South Korea impeaches acting president, extending upheaval

PoliticsDecember 27, 2024
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Germany

How the 'Frankfurt kitchen' triggered a domestic revolution

How the 'Frankfurt kitchen' triggered a domestic revolution

DesignDecember 27, 2024
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Europe

Poland prepares to succeed Hungary at the helm of the EU

Poland prepares to succeed Hungary at the helm of the EU

PoliticsDecember 27, 2024
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Middle East

Women in Iran's prisons subject to 'virginity tests,' abuse

Women in Iran's prisons subject to 'virginity tests,' abuse

SocietyDecember 26, 202402:01 min
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North America

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the sun

NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the sun

ScienceDecember 26, 202402:01 min
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Latin America

In Argentina, thousands attend Christmas charity dinner

In Argentina, thousands attend Christmas charity dinner

PoliticsDecember 25, 202401:50 min
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