Though the stand-up scene in India is relatively young, it has been just as male-dominated as in the Western world. But as more female comics take to the stage and gain popularity, they’re using their platform to challenge prevailing stereotypes that resign women to domestic roles.

The Committee of Advertising Practice’s (CAP) momentous ban on ads that reinforce harmful gender stereotypes is now in effect. The new rules come amid demand from consumers who feel advertisers enforce negative ideas around gender.

Between increasing TV coverage and high-profile sponsorships, professional women’s football is on the rise, attracting new viewers and players. Further boosting this inclusive push is Romance FC, a grassroots team and creative collective helping women play and collaborate.

Attempts to gender-neutralise linguistic terminology have been condemned by the Association for the German Language. With ongoing discourse surrounding gender politics, people are debating the implications of gendered grammar for efforts to achieve parity.