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Why We Need a Feminist Retelling of Hindu Mythology

By Aisiri Amin August 31, 2020 In Books, Culture, Features, Intheirwords 2 Aisiri Amin, FEMINISM 2

Hindu mythology is bereft of a feminist lens. Fables like Ramayana and Mahabharata are passed down for centuries as the literal Words of Gods, teaching men how to live a good life. But, what about women?

DragVanti: India’s First Virtual Space for Drag

By THE LADIES COMPARTMENT June 25, 2020 In Culture, Features, Lifestyle, Pride 0 Drag, Drag-Friendly Space 0

“Drag Vanti”, an online virtual space for desi drag queens, kings and performers, launched on June 9th.

#InTheirWords: About Being A Woman

By Asmaani Kumar June 2, 2020June 6, 2020 In Features, Intheirwords 0 Being A Woman, FEMINISM 0

Often I wonder about being a woman, even though I’ve been one all my life. There is a poem by Kim Addonizio called “What Do Women Want?” She wants a red dress,

#InTheirWords: Women Lead Fight Against Climate Change

By Shambhavee Sharma October 1, 2019 In Features, Intheirwords 0 Climate Change, Greta Thunberg 2

When 16-year-old Greta Thunberg asked “How dare you?” to adults sitting in New York at the UN Climate Action Summit-and those all over the world,

The Masturbation Diary You Want To Keep

By Alice Arcangelice June 16, 2019 In Art, Comic Series, Features 0 Alice Arcangeli, Masturbation Diary 0

A diary to record your daily masturbation, and keep tabs on what really gives you the MOST pleasure.

The Badass Women of Indian Politics : Election 2019

By Mansi Maheshwari April 29, 2019 In Art, Features, POLITICS 0 Election 2019, General Elections 0

As a young woman, I am always looking for other women whose examples I may follow. The kind of women who are badass;