Visual Corner
VIDEO PAGE: SITA SINGS THE BLUES
Sita Sings the Blues is an animated retelling of the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic about the Hindu god Rama…
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January 2, 2018
We need a sexual revolution in the Middle East – Mona Ethawi
Mona Eltahawy, author of ‘Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution’, speaks about how any social…
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December 4, 2017
This Pinup Series Portrays Indian Women (Accurately) As Sexually Liberated Badasses
“Badass Indian Pinups” – a series of paintings by Indo-Canadian artist Nimisha Bhanot shows Indian women breaking traditional stereotypes. Women…
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Video Page: Khaney Mein Kya Hai?
The engaging and humorous short film Khaney Mein Kya Hai (What’s to eat?) focuses on a seemingly mundane conversation between a…
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November 1, 2017
Brushstrokes: Portraits of South Africa’s Lesbian Community
In the portrait series ‘Faces and Phases’, South African photographer Zanele Muholi has created a visual record of black lesbian history that spans more than a decade. In the striking photos set against different textures and backgrounds, Muholi showcases the diversity and fluidity of black lesbian identity in South Africa.
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November 1, 2017
Video Page: The Issue of Trans Victimization – Bittu
Is Brahminical patriarchy present in queer spaces? How can marginalised groups effectively advocate for themselves without relying too heavily on…
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October 3, 2017
Brushstrokes: When Ganja fell in love with Mahua
The Ganja-Mahua Chronicles is an art project that draws attention to the role that marriage plays in upholding India’s caste…
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October 3, 2017
Video Page: In A Heartbeat
In the short animated film In A Heartbeat, a young man is quite literally torn between his heart and his…
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September 15, 2017
Video Page: Sita sings the Blues
Sita Sings the Blues is an animated retelling of the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic about the Hindu god Rama…
By Curated Content
September 1, 2017
Brushstrokes: Indian Teen Artist Reimagines Goddesses As Modern-Day Feminists
Bringing to life five goddesses from across the world, 17-year-old Priyanka Paul from India has used illustration to reimagine these…
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Brushtrokes: Queering Bombay’s Public Spaces
This article/photo essay was originally published in Gaysi Family. In a society that heavily restricts expressions of sexuality, openly asserting…
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August 16, 2017
Pyaar Plus: The Story of Nisha and Chetan
In this video, Nisha and Chetan set the record straight about love, attraction, and disability. Nisha’s life changed after a spinal cord injury that led her to use a wheelchair. She thought romance was off the cards for her – until Chetan came into her life.
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August 3, 2017
Brushstrokes: Illustrations That Sum Up Being in a Relationship When You Have ADHD
In this set of illustrations, Caroline Kee of BuzzFeed shows what it’s like to be in a relationship as someone with ADHD. The illustrations cover everything from dates, sex, and stigma, while also acknowledging the nuances of being in a relationship with someone who does not have ADHD.
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Brushstrokes: 9 Simple Ways to Become the Perfect Sanskari Woman
In many societies, women are assigned the role of ‘protecting’ or upholding tradition and culture. Their movements, behaviour and conversations…
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Video Page: Being Laxmi: ‘I belong to the hijra, the oldest transgender community’
Community – your friends, family, neighbours – can be a source of great strength and support. However, in exchange for…
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