feminism

The politics of Hindutva and its erotic charge: Jaya Sharma

Guest post by JAYA SHARMA In the post election bewilderment that continues to grip us, might it be that we are asking the wrong questions? The questions are by now familiar. How can it be that a Pragya Thakur wins and an Atishi loses? How can it be that demonetization doesn’t translate into loss of … Continue reading The politics of Hindutva and its erotic charge: Jaya Sharma →

Sexual Harassment ‘in-house’ for the Supreme Court – is sunlight the best disinfectant? Pratiksha Baxi

Guest Post by PRATIKSHA BAXI The publication of a sworn affidavit by a former Supreme Court staffer testifying to sexual harassment by the Chief Justice of India has been treated as a scandal, whether the complainant was believed or not. And the subsequent events – an extraordinary suo moto hearing, allegations of a conspiracy against … Continue reading Sexual Harassment ‘in-house’ for the Supreme Court – is sunlight the best disinfectant?

Game of Thrones Finale – The Philosophy of the Series & Impersonations


#gameofthrones #gameofthronesseason8 #GoT What is the deeper message of Game of Thrones? Does Martin have an insight into geopolitics? Do we see a connection between the thrones in the series and real-world intrigue? What are we longing for in a demythologized world that GoT has tapped into? Is there an esoteric significance?

 

Farewell, Sister in Pain: A Tribute to Ashita

  The thinking mind knows, but the heart keeps seeking the lingering traces of presence. Days after Ashita’s passing, the heart returns to that void inside itself. I was in the middle of wedding preparations at home. Bala’s early morning message on the phone was cryptic: Ashitechi is gone. I sat up on the bed, … Continue reading Farewell, Sister in Pain: A Tribute to Ashita →