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K V Chandramouli

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Making legalese gender-neutral

Although the Boilers Act, 1923, applies to all genders, it uses masculine terms such as 'Chief Inspector' and pronouns such as he, him, his, and himself. While feminine terms like 'Chief Inspectress' and 'Inspectress' exist, they are not used.

28 May 2024, 00:52 IST

Making legalese gender-neutral

Making legalese gender-neutral

Making legalese gender-neutral

28 May 2024, 00:52 IST

The insidious effect of flattery

I had to use all my diplomatic skills to console my boss, either by pretending to be offended or by praising him highly.

21 March 2024, 22:26 IST

The insidious effect of flattery

The insidious effect of flattery

The insidious effect of flattery

21 March 2024, 22:26 IST

Thwart potential injustice to the South

A serious im.balance in the number of Lok Sabha seats between the northern and southern states could result if delimitation is carried out primarily on population -- the southern states, which have for decades used a progressive set of policies to manage population growth, stand to suffer grave injustice

21 November 2023, 21:58 IST

Thwart potential injustice to the South

Thwart potential injustice to the South

Thwart potential injustice to the South

21 November 2023, 21:58 IST

Poverty of wit and humour in Parliament

Notes from Another Era

11 August 2021, 21:26 IST

Poverty of wit and humour in Parliament

Poverty of wit and humour in Parliament

Poverty of wit and humour in Parliament

11 August 2021, 21:26 IST