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Articles by Aswini Ashok

Gynaecologists: Allies Or Enemies?

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By Parul Yadav, Siddhi Dubey, Aswini Ashok
| Women's Web
Society and women’s bodies have been at war since the dawn of civilization. Little girls have been taught to protect their bodies, preserve them like the purest untainted snow, not for themselves but for the men they’d marry. Many of you might think of this as an outdated notion with minimal or no current relevance; though the intensity and form of its execution have changed, acceptance of women’s autonomy over their own bodies is a distant reality.
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What can Chennai learn from Bengaluru to be more citizen-friendly? Citizen Matters, Chennai

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By Aswini Ashok
| Citizen Matters Verified
Bengaluru has many well-maintained parks big and small, providing much needed green spaces for its citizens. Pic: WPFlare As a migrant resident of Bengaluru, I find that many policies of this city, which are not always acknowledged enough by its citizens, have made life easier and better than in other metros. As a responsible citizen, I believe, while holding the government accountable for its shortcomings, it is also equally important to credit them for the good and the positive.
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The Indian Army’s Skewed Understanding Of Gender Equality

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By Aswini Ashok, Rupsa Nag, Mansi Mahajan, Ranjana Das
| Youth Ki Awaaz
Two things unrelated to each other happening right now have a strange yet compelling connection. One is the Indian army’s call for women officers seeking a permanent commission to start sending their applications. Another one is the promotion works of the movie, Gunjan Saxena. If you have ever wondered why this much-celebrated Kargil girl is still not serving the IAF unlike many Kargil heroes in their uniforms. The answer lies in the first event mentioned.
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What I learnt about testing, hospitals and treatment from my brush with coronavirus

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By Aswini Ashok
| Citizen Matters Verified
The best bet for those infected with COVID-19 in Chennai is to head to a government hospital. Pic: Dean/ RGGGH The mathematical projections of MGR University indicate that there could be 1.5 lakh COVID-19 patients in Chennai by mid-July and the incidence of infection could peak in October. Going by the fact that the varsity’s projections on Chennai have been proven right so far, it is best to brace ourselves to deal with the crisis as it is quite likely to knock upon every one of our homes.
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