The Politics Of Cinema: Ideas, Influence & Agenda
Can we separate filmstars from their politics? The medium has a pervasive impact on society and actors enjoy unprecedented privilege. Do they not owe us ethical guidance of that thought?
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I Wear: The Indian Turk
A little style tip I borrowed from Instanbul women that works perfectly well for Mumbai’s weather and terrain! I guess cultures may vary but urban style is universal. * If you enjoyed this style post in video, check out the other I Wear posts and videos.
I Wear: Independence Sari
Independence Day fell close to a weekend this year. And it was also a sunny, dry day in the middle of a wet August. I took the opportunity to pull out a garment that I added to my wardrobe on another Independence Day four years ago – the sari. I…
I Wear: Lightweight Indian
Indian wear for a modern woman.
I Wear: It’s Hard To Dress Up In Mumbai
The weather makes all the difference. Humidity is terrible for natural fabrics and for hair and skin. Synthetic fabrics aren’t very classy and they tend to make you sweat like a pig. And after everything, if you manage to find a fabric balance, the dust just adds a sheen of…
I Wear: Orange Is The New Everything
Sundays are Alphabet Sambar days and this Sunday brought the kind of sunny weather that I’ve been craving for weeks. I also recovered from a bad acidity/migraine attack the previous day and was feeling positively buoyant. So I took the sunniest colour I could find – orange – and painted…
I Wear: The Pink Killer
My weekend began with a new poetry event. And it was a rainy day but I wanted to dress for a Friday night. This was shot on 29 July 2016. I Wear: * This video was shot by Gautam Makhija.If you enjoyed this style post in video, check out the other…
Happy Bhaag Jayegi Makes A Surprising Escape From Patriarchy
I didn’t expect to find feminist ideas in a mainstream Bollywood film called ‘Happy Bhaag Jayegi’
I Wear: Feminist Fashion
Feminist fashion & how to do it. (Includes a video)
Thinking Pink: Fashion As A Feminist Statement
What does feminist fashion mean and where does the colour pink fall in it?