Should Indira Gandhi's Assassination Get a Film?
Background Some films are silly and stupid, and do nothing but let us pass time with a few laughs. On the other hand, some movies are powerful, and they hit us emotionally and stay with us for years to come. And some movies just give us insight into something or …
Indian Television: The New Medium of Feminism
Rape isn’t new to India. Every single day, innocent women are raped and beaten to death by men in regular places that they thought they were safe in. Every single day, women and men protested with passion and determination, willing to come face to face with the police and willing …
White Bindis: New Tools in the Fight Against Child Marriage
Child marriage is a dangerous, repugnant concept that, despite laws and regulations, is a massive part of our world today. Unfortunately, South Asia holds the winning title, contributing with the largest number of child brides on Earth. Child marriage is nothing but a violation of human rights and a compromise …
Humans of India: A Culture Told in Photos
When we think of India, we think curry. We think naan. We think Taj Mahal. Gandhi. Poverty. Aziz Ansari. It isn’t our fault that we aren’t aware of the components of India’s true colors. As a society, we are rarely exposed to the vibrant culture that sweeps the cities of …
India: The Slow Decline of Malnutrition
India is the 2nd most populated country in the world (China beat us out), at nearly 1.3 billion people. As of this very second, India is the home to 1,250,700,730 people. And this number is increasing by the millisecond (This link will give you an idea). Of that gargantuan number, over …
Smuggled Gold: Measured in Sumo Wrestlers
Gold is more than just something to accessorize with your silk sari for your next get-together. In India, gold is used quite literally on a daily basis, for culture, religion, and aesthetics. Every single day, women are found wearing gold head pieces, gold bangles, gold necklaces, gold earrings, and probably …
