And the Oscar goes to “Period. End of Sentence” for misrepresenting Indian women
When the short film “Period. End of Sentence”, won an Oscar, many thought it was a good thing that a film on menstruation won global recognition. So what if it exploited the vulnerability of rural Indian girls More...
Sabarimala Verdict – Fabricated Rights over Real Experiences of Women
“Experience is the only source of knowledge. Experience is the only teacher we have. We may talk and reason all our lives, but we shall not understand a word of truth, until we experience it ourselves.” – Swami More...
Padman – The Real Story of How He Shot to Fame by Selling Shame
“If we want to give our daughters Sanitary Pads, we’d much rather buy the good quality ones available in the market. What do you think we are…….trying to get rid of some cheap stuff by dumping it on our More...
The poor in India will lead the Digital Revolution – here’s why
Popular articles about the poor in India, paint a dismal picture of ignorance, illiteracy and hopelessness. This language starts with the international media and percolates down to even local newspapers, which would More...
Manu Smriti’s profound understanding of Sexuality can counter sexual violence
[contextly_sidebar id=”S90bK5SH6JMabEPdef1ruuLw2La3472k”] “Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think that you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is More...
Sports and Menstruation: Exploring Indigenous Knowledge- II
[contextly_sidebar id=”RhceYd3PL9XKGKVwZaHPK5yfHzJHhFMe”] “Female martial artists, as with all serious female athletes, have a distinct advantage over their male counterparts in one very crucial area: More...
Sports and Menstruation: Exploring Indigenous Knowledge- I
It is hard enough to talk about menstruation as it is. Add sports to this, and we have more questions than answers. Have you ever wondered why an ace sportswoman suddenly loses to a newcomer on a big match? Or how More...