Posted 3 years ago
5 Recent Bollywood Films that Attempted a Sensitive Portrayal of the Queer Community
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, Indian film has had a chequered history, frequently falling short of accurately portraying the country's LGBTQIA+ population and their stories. Tokenism and stereotyping…
Posted 3 years ago
Destigmatizing Vasectomy: Naresh’s Story Is A Lesson In Healthy Masculinity
“In our childhood, there were two things we would commonly hear about vasectomy: one, that many people were forced to undergo sterilizations during the Emergency; and two, that if one…
Posted 3 years ago
Queen Charlotte: Rebellion And Reclamation In Love & Intimacy
Deepa Pawar, in her brilliant essay for the BehanBox that narrates Dalit women’s lived experiences in intercaste romantic relationships, makes an observation: Love is a radically political tool of rebellion.…
Posted 3 years ago
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar: It’s All About Loving Your Family
At one point in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar (2023), a character asks Tinni (Shraddha Kapoor) that her partner is handsome, successful, well natured, and from a good family. Then what…
Posted 3 years ago
How Muskan’s Story Is Inspiring Young Girls In Haryana Learn Martial Arts
Quiet and confident, 12-year-old Muskan loves Taekwondo! Unfortunately, her village Sheikhpur Khalsa has no place for her to learn. Read on to find how Muskan surpasses these challenges to pursue…
Posted 3 years ago
Dahaad – A Powerful Commentary On Caste, Gender, and Marriage
by Soumya Mathew In Dahaad, Anjali Bhaati (played by Sonakshi Sinha), born Anjali Meghwal, says, “This man knows how little the value of the life of a girl from a…