In India, queer dissent has been very visible in the recent past and it gives me a sense of kinship, familiarity and resonance during difficult times where the road ahead looks …
What Is Afrofuturism? A Professor Explains
Even though Afrofuturist works are set in fictional worlds, they provide a blueprint for social, political and economic systems free from exploitation and oppression.
In the Face of an Apathetic State, ‘Speak, Woman!’ is a Forthright Dismantling of Patriarchy
Smita Agarwal, in her book of poetry, raises her voice in an asymmetrical world and implores women to speak out for themselves.
In Jail for a Month Over Post ‘Criticising’ Sharad Pawar, Actor Likely to Walk Out Today
District judge H.M. Patwardhan granted bail to Ketaki Chitale on June 22.
The Buzz About Women With Shaved Heads: Combatting Questions on Femininity
An essay on realising how I am a woman who is unwilling to compromise on my terms of existence to fit a man’s or anyone’s idea of womanhood.
Bi and Pan Erasure: Validating My Sexuality
Thanks to pop culture, the perception of female bisexuality or pansexuality being a phase has seeped deep into the minds of many, even among those who view themselves as …
How Older People Are Turning To TikTok To Dispel Myths About Ageing
In using humorous, engaging videos, older people are taking a stand against bias and discrimination, and rejecting the idea that they are invisible.
Literature Beyond Borders: Two Teen Authors Meet for a Virtual Discussion
The conversation, interspersed with giggles and laughter, reveals certain important catalysts in the young writers’ journeys.