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Memoir: Prahlad Kakar and Dilip Simeon: A Friendship in the Shadow of the Naxals
An excerpt from Prahlad Kakar’s memoir, a tale of friendship, rebellion, and life in 1970s India during the Naxalite movement.
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Beyond the Canvas: Zahra Khan on Curating NFT Art in Pakistan
In this interview, we chat with Zahra about her recent NFT art exhibition, ‘A Moment in Time'.
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Feminism and Urban Loneliness: On Finding Love in the post-Sex and the City Era
Smriti Bhoker explores the ideas of urban loneliness with a feminist lens.
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The Kitchen, The Food, And The Culture: The Recipes of Our Identities
Meghna Mathew writes an ode to the humble Indian kitchen and its role in shaping identities.
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A Tale of Two Timelines: Uncovering History in Hafsa Zayyan’s We Are All Birds of Uganda
"We Are All Birds Of Uganda is a glimpse into the life of South Asians in Uganda during the British colonial era", writes Raiyah Butt.
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Ms Marvel Review: How Identity Became Kamala Khan’s Superpower
Raiyah Butt reviews Marvel's latest offering, Ms Marvel and its exploration of the Pakistani identity in mainstream pop culture.
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Speaking Up with Pride: On the Battleground of the Don’t Say Gay Bill
Mehak Walia and R Butt write on the recently passed " Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida and its repercussions.
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Queer South Asian books for Pride Month 2022
We present our LGBTQIA+ book recommendations, from the fun fiction fantasies of Adiba Jaigirdar to the life lessons of activist Urvashi Vaid
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Conversations at the Dinner Table: On Connecting with the Generations Above Us
Neha Rajan on dinner table conversations that helped connect three generations of women.
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The Tragic Fate of Trying to Escape: A Review of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan
At its heart, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan is a film about space, writes Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel.
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Meet the Sharma Sisters: Bridgerton Season Two Takes on Duty versus Desire
Bridgerton is back, and here’s our spoiler-free review on season two.
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Artist Spotlight: Manasi Arya
On Representation and Expectations and Rediscovering the Beauty in Brown
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Allow Me to Introduce Myself: On Gender Pronouns, Recognition and Allyship
Mehak Walia writes on the importance of reclaiming one's gender pronouns.
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A Gift That Speaks a Thousand Words: Reading Burnt Sugar with my Mother
Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel reviews Avni Doshi’s Booker Prize-shortlisted novel Burnt Sugar.
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The Mistry Pages: Just Nine, and that too, a Girl
Amidst the hustle of life-altering changes and endless unanswered questions is Radha, a nine-year-old girl who deeply loves her city, Lahore
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Artist Spotlight: Hanifa Abdul Hameed
Resisting Through Joy: A Masterclass in Strength and Style
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On Destinations and The Roads which Bind Us: Culture of the Crossroads
This is the story of NH-44, the longest highway in India. It is not just a mere road, it encapsulates the story of India.
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A Conversation with Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Beauty, Body Politics, Queerness and Desire
Raiyah Butt in conversation with Sindhu Rajeskaran on her new book Smashing the Patriarchy: A Guide for 21st Century Indian Woman.
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Dakshina to Democracy: On Transgender Rights and Representation
Transgender community is a sizeable portion of India’s population, it begs the question of why they are so underrepresented in our politics.
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Artist Spotlight: Namrata Kumar
The Identity of Colour And the Places, Faces We Often Forget
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