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The grandmothers hitting patriarchy and weights

Reported by The Hindu 23 Oct 2026, 2:02 am IST 1 min read

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Grandmothers in areas surrounding Delhi are rewriting the rules of engagement, one reel at a time. From challenging patriarchy and lifting weights to dancing to Haryanvi pop and inspiring other seniors to embrace fitness, they are turning social media into a platform for self-expression, defiance, and a new-found freedom, finds Ashok Kumar

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Section: India
Places: Delhi
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Friday, 23 October 2026, 2:02 am IST
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