At the book launch, Githa Hariharan, Revati Laul and Kalpana Karunakaran used one woman’s story as a springboard to dive into questions of love, longing, and resistance.
Colonial merchants in the 19th century added the word ‘Real’ to Madras Handkerchief’s name to distinguish the handwoven cloth from imitations made in Europe.
The book Music, Modernity, and Publicness in India edited by Tejaswini Niranjana explains how musicians moved to colonial cities and formed exciting spaces of listening and desire.
The Casteless Collective, founded by filmmaker Pa. Ranjith and music producer Tenma, has grabbed attention with its use of gaana music and powerful lyrics.
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
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