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Poignant portrayal of sexual assault in Indian cinema

Poignant portrayal of sexual assault in Indian cinema

October 22, 2021

On October 17, renowned filmmaker Aparna Sen’s The Rapist (2021) won the prestigious Kim Jiseok award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival. The bold film deals with Konkona Sen Sharma’s character, Naina’s, trauma in the aftermath of her horrifying rape, and how her...

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Sexist comments by celebrities and politicians being highly slammed by netizens

Sexist comments by celebrities and politicians being highly slammed by netizens

January 17, 2019

A wave of #MeToo revelations has rocked India, breaking a culture of silence around sexual attack, harassment and everyday sexism, calling men to account in a male-dominated country.

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In conversation with singer-composer Jubin Nautiyal

In conversation with singer-composer Jubin Nautiyal

November 22, 2018

Best known for singing songs like Kuch Toh Bata in the movie 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and Humma Humma in 'Ok Jaanu', singer Jubin Nautiyal probably needs no introduction.

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After Hollywood, #MeToo movement kickstarts in Bollywood

After Hollywood, #MeToo movement kickstarts in Bollywood

September 28, 2018

While most of Bollywood's big names have stayed silent on the issues of harassment and abuse, actress Tanushree Dutta is one of the few who speaks against powerful men in the industry, such as Nana Patekar. While she gets the support from general public, Bollywood, except a few, ...

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