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Embracing My Hyphen: On Patels, Privilege, and the Names We Hide Behind
To me, -Patel meant a new signature and simple addition, but to my parents and our larger community, Patel was far more than a name.
6 min read

When Women Walk: A Small Taste of Freedom in Taiwan
S. Sandhu writes about her liberating travel experience in Taiwan and why feminism is vital for urban planning and architecture.
7 min read


Landmarks of My Life: The Street Vendor Women Who Mark the Borders of My Existence
Welcome to the next instalment of TLP’s Cardamom Tower, where we highlight research written by Aparajita Sharma and Dipjyoti Konwar.
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To Clarify: Women are Awesome, All 365 Days of the Year
The real heroes carrying the mantle aren't in the places we are conditioned to look for. So this International Women's Day, we salute you.
5 min read


Labels, In a not-so-perfect world
Filmmaker Varsha Panikar on why labels matter in the discourse around gender, identity and self expression.
8 min read


Out of the Box: Reshaping the Transgender Experience in South Asia
The transgender community has fought long for acceptance and basic human rights in India. We bring the stories of five such individuals.
6 min read


Raising Queer Kids and the Fundamentals of Modern Parenting
Kriti Das on their experiences of growing up queer and the process of parenting oneself in a heteronormative world.
8 min read


Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”
An open conversation with the filmmakers asking them about their stories, their lives and the way in which this film came together.
10 min read


At the Intersection of Rape and Caste: Where do we go from Here
The necessity of including Annihilation of Caste by Ambedkar in secondary-level schooling.
6 min read

An Impolite Conversation
Artist Maya Vara on what prevents privileged women from speaking up, even while they are busy demanding societal change.
5 min read


Siddhesh Gautam: A Dalit’s Guide to Identity
An illustrated journey through the byways and alleys of unspoken social hierarhies in Modern India.
4 min read


The Body Hair Affair
How the simple act of grooming one’s own body, or not, got politicised.
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An Open Letter to Zomato On Its 10 Day Period Leave Policy
Thank you, Zomato. Period days are much more than worrying about stains.
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Slim Grim and Neglected: This Rakshabandhan, gift your sisters a break!
Dear brothers,
It’s that time of the year when you’re trying to dodge your sister’s Cartier bracelet expectations in exchange for a Rakhi.
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