sexism

Framing dalit presence in Indian cinema

Framing dalit presence in Indian cinema

February 6, 2020

In Indian cinema, the issue of caste was seldom a prominent subject with most film-makers and is rarely dealt with the seriousness and urgency it deserves. The marginalization that is a reality in the social space extends to the film world as well. 

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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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Growing number of events showcase performance poetry in Kolkata

Growing number of events showcase performance poetry in Kolkata

August 29, 2016

A poetry reading session held in Kolkata recently shows the growing trend of the global culture of poetry performance in Kolkata, the capital of eastern Indian state of West Bengal.

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