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Ketaki Chowkhani, PhD

@chowkhani

Assistant Professor at Manipal Centre for Humanities. Teaches, researches Gender, Sexuality, Singles Studies. https://teapaw.org/t.co/bmLnZxscak

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Joined November 2012
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Feels surreal finally holding copies of my co-edited volume Singular Selves: An Introduction to Singles Studies. A shout out to my co editor @craigwynne78 and all contributors! @CommunityMch @shoma_choudhury @routledgebooks @mahe
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m.economictimes.com/news/ind… I am quoted in this Economic Times article on women and leisure.

Girls just wanna have fun: The rise of women-only communities

Women in India are actively reclaiming leisure time through various initiatives. New communities are forming around hobbies, sports, and social connections. These groups provide a much-needed space...

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We write for the Mint on the Census data.
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As the Indian census gathers pace, will we see a rise in the number of single women? Or can the data be manipulated to portray cohabiting couples as married ones, ask @chowkhani and Sreeparna Chattopadhyay livemint.com/mint-lounge/bus…
Will the 2027 census correctly count the number of single women in India and not club cohabitation...

Will the 2027 census correctly count the number of single women in India and not club cohabitation...

As the Indian census gathers pace, will we see a rise in the number of single women? Or can the data be cleverly manipulated to portray cohabiting couples as married ones?

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I write for The Newsminute.
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@thenewsminuteAug 4
As young people or those with children fight for the future, what about those who are not young anymore and who don’t have any children? Whose future can they fight for? thenewsminute.com/opinion/no…
No progeny, no future? Rethinking legacy in a world defined by parenthood

No progeny, no future? Rethinking legacy in a world defined by parenthood

The future seems to be on many people’s minds today. Young people are fighting for their educational futures, and some parents are fighting for the future of th

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thenewsminute.com/opinion/no… My piece on thinking about legacy and the future in a world defined by parenthood.
No progeny, no future? Rethinking legacy in a world defined by parenthood

No progeny, no future? Rethinking legacy in a world defined by parenthood

The future seems to be on many people’s minds today. Young people are fighting for their educational futures, and some parents are fighting for the future of th

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Cited in this fantastic piece on chosen families.
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The definition of a family is slowly changing. Away from the gendered structures dictated by society, people are creating their own communities of kinship based on love and care, writes @avantikabhuyan. With inputs from @abhilasha and @shwesharan livemint.com/mint-lounge/ide…
Chosen families: How atypical households are creating their own pockets of care | Mint

Chosen families: How atypical households are creating their own pockets of care | Mint

The definition of a family is slowly changing. Away from the gendered structures dictated by society, people are creating their own communities of kinship based on love and care

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Bella DePaulo@belladepauloJun 28
Have an idea for an educational or creative or other kind of project for empowering single people? The Foundation is accepting proposals. Deadlines are September 1 and March 1. belladepaulo.medium.com/a-ne…

A New Foundation for Empowering Single People

Standing up for single people with more than just words

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news18.com/india/maharashtra… Would like to be involved in this. Does anyone know how I can go about it?
Maharashtra Set To Become First State With Standalone Policy For Single Women

Maharashtra Set To Become First State With Standalone Policy For Single Women

Once implemented, Maharashtra will become the first state in the country to introduce a standalone policy exclusively for single women.

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MISHA@community_mishaMay 29
Publication Alert Please find Dr. Ketaki Chowkhani’s book chapter titled ‘Thriving in Singlehood' published in The Oxford Handbook of Singlehood. doi.org/10.1093/978019782646…
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academic.oup.com/edited-volu… My chapter on Thriving in Singlehood is out now in the Oxford Handbook of Singlehood! If you have access, do read and let me know what you think!

Thriving in Singlehood

Abstract. Singlehood is often a maligned category and deficit narratives abound about how single people are lonely, sad, marginalized, pitiable, and frustr

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manipal.edu/mu/academics/phd… I am taking a doctoral candidate in the domain of Singles Studies, Gender Studies. Applications open till June 15. Option to avail the TMA Pai Fellowship.

Top Higher Education Institution in India |Manipal University (MAHE)

Explore MAHE, formerly Manipal University, a leading private institution in India for higher education in engineering, medicine, pharmacy, MBA, design & more. Admissions Open 2026.

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singlesfoundation.org/ Honoured to be on the board of The Foundation for the Empowerment of Single People. Avail the grants, and donate generously!
Foundation for the Empowerment of Single People

Foundation for the Empowerment of Single People

Funding grants that educate, raise awareness, and improve the lives of single people.

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The importance of paternity leave and why it should be made a legal right in India | Countercurrents

The importance of paternity leave and why it should be made a legal right in India | Countercurrents

‘Parenthood is not a solitary function’ notes the Supreme Court of India during a powerful observation that it made on the 17th of March 2026. This landmark judicial observation called out something…

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My PhD student Suvangee is recruiting participants for a study on stay at home fathers. If you want to participate please email her.
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My play is being staged on 21st Feb @ Manipal. Come one and all.
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Amid Valentine’s buzz, singlehood to be celebrated in Manipal timesofindia.indiatimes.com/… via @timesofindia
Amid Valentine’s buzz, singlehood to be celebrated in Manipal | Mangaluru News - The Times of India

Amid Valentine’s buzz, singlehood to be celebrated in Manipal | Mangaluru News - The Times of India

Udupi: As the world gears up for Valentine's Day with roses, romance and candlelight dinners, like-minded people are choosing to strike a different no.

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Featured in today's Times of India!
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Cited in an article by @neerjadeodhar on porn consumption in India. theestablished.com/community…
Porn consumption in India lives in the margins

Porn consumption in India lives in the margins

How Indians consume porn reveals more about restriction, power, and access than freedom. A deep dive into desire, censorship, and control. Community > Identity

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Neerja@neerjadeodharFeb 2
The full article can be read here: theestablished.com/community… Thank you to @chowkhani and @parodevi for their inputs!
Porn consumption in India lives in the margins

Porn consumption in India lives in the margins

How Indians consume porn reveals more about restriction, power, and access than freedom. A deep dive into desire, censorship, and control. Community > Identity

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MISHA@community_misha27 Nov 2025
Dr Ketaki Chowkhani writes on Sexuality Education in schools in India for the Teacher Plus.
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Teacher Plus Magazine@teacherplusmag27 Nov 2025
Ketaki Chowkhani explores how teachers can integrate gender and sexuality education into literature and art classes, creating safe spaces for students to learn about love, consent, and the human body. Read here: teacherplus.org/2025/2025/no… #TeacherPlus #TeachingTips #SexEd
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