Really well-researched article on how (and why) teenage girls are suffering from a disproportionate number of sports injuries compared to boys...

Quoted: Everyone wants girls to have as many opportunities in sports as boys. But can we live with the greater rate of injuries they suffer?

Please, all these women look fabulous - this is not a real problem. Plus, a.) the idea of women in their 40s having sexuality is not so absurd, and b.) this show is clearly a fantasy world (an awesome one, haha). Can't wait for the movie!

Quoted: How does 'Sex and the City' film avoid the age problem? By embracing it.

This is very alarming - it really should be getting more press coverage.

Quoted: On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would have overturned a Supreme Court ruling (PDF) that sharply limited pay-discrimination suits based on gender under Title VII.

I love Tina Fey (and Amy Poehler, for that matter). Looking forward to checking this movie out, and I'm especially curious how the gender politics play out!

Quoted: Former Saturday Night Live "Weekend Update" co-anchors Tina Fey and Amy Poehler co-star in this baby-fever comedy about a single, career-oriented woman who previously put parenthood on hold, and is forced to hire a surrogate mother when she discovers there is only a one-in-a-million chance that she will be able to get pregnant.

I had looked at a lot of Madhu Kishwar's work in grad school. She really is a pioneer in this field. I recommend checking out one of her talks if you have a chance!

Quoted: As India hurtles towards unparalleled economic growth and projects itself as the shining example of modernity and tradition, the ugly face of domestic violence and dowry-related suicides continues to haunt the country's conscience. You are invited to a presentation on these issues by India's leading activist, writer and publisher, Madhu Kishwar.

My article on the Chaya auction!

Quoted: Chaya hosts a fundraiser celebrating its fight against domestic violence.

India gets a cheerleading squad...

Quoted: How paradoxical, and delightful, that Bangalore, a city that has leapt to global prominence on the back of work outsourced by America, is now itself outsourcing from America. On Sunday, a team of Washington Redskins cheerleaders landed in Bangalore to help create India’s first cheerleading squad.

Interesting story on a lawsuit that's emerging in Turkey around head scarves.

Quoted: The debate surrounding head scarves, banned in French schools and some German state institutions, has just re-emerged at the center of an extraordinary lawsuit, one that could, if successful, bring down the Turkish government.

Um, disturbing? Jeez, keeping track of what kids are doing online must be so hard ...

Quoted: Everyone's freaking out over the French-to-English Web site game, Miss Bimbo, where players create "bimbo" characters and progress through the game by acting like Paris Hilton.