Emoji may be becoming more inclusive, but greater engagement with those that they intend to represent is still needed.
Out & About
On Watching ‘Ek Ladki ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ as a Queer Woman
As a queer woman, watching Sweety struggle to come to terms with her sexuality – seeing my own experiences portrayed on the big screen – is a good enough start …
Meet the Young Women Taking Bharatnatyam to Delhi’s Streets
These women aren't just pushing the dance form's boundaries but also challenging ideas about what women can and can't do in public spaces.
‘Always Remember Context, and Never Disregard Intent’: Should We Read More Empathetically?
The call for empathy might seem theoretically naive. Yet we can’t function socially without making inferences about others’ motivations.
Gillette’s Done With Toxic Masculinity, But Are Its Customers?
The ad presents an alternative world where the best version of a man is one where he doesn't succumb to toxic masculinity.
The Rom-Com, Interrupted: Netflix’s New Psychological Thriller ‘You’
The show's forcing us to confront our double standards about 'romantic' versus toxic behaviour – especially when it's coming from a conventionally attractive man.
Hardik Pandya’s Misogyny on ‘Koffee With Karan’ is Yet Another Reminder of Our Culture of Silence
Not a single person from either the film or sports fraternity has condemned Hardik Pandya's sexist statements on the show.