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India news: 'Biryani date' controversy sparks debate on consent and entitlement

DW English · Jun 13, 2026, 8:16 AM

Key takeaways

  • A viral comedy show clip has triggered discussions about whether paying for a date creates expectations of intimacy, highlighting broader concerns about consent.
  • https://p.dw.com/p/5FKEu A debate has emerged in India over entitlement to a woman's body [FILE: 2014]Image: Money Sharma/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know.
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A viral comedy show clip has triggered discussions about whether paying for a date creates expectations of intimacy, highlighting broader concerns about consent. DW has more.

https://p.dw.com/p/5FKEu A debate has emerged in India over entitlement to a woman's body [FILE: 2014]Image: Money Sharma/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know. A viral clip from a stand-up comedy show has brought the issue of consent to the forefront in India Some say the incident highlights the normalization of everyday misogyny in the country Below is a roundup of the top stories in India on Saturday, June 13:

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