The Science Students Who Want to Engineer the End of Caste
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The Lipstick Politico
- Aug 21
- 4 min
When the SubAltern Thirst: Because We Don't All Face The Same Drought
Growing up Dalit anywhere isn't easy, but in Rajasthan, it can be especially toxic, writes Yashica Dutt in the aftermath of 20th July 2022.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jun 29
- 8 min
Speaking Up with Pride: On the Battleground of the Don’t Say Gay Bill
Mehak Walia and R Butt write on the recently passed " Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida and its repercussions.
The Lipstick Politico
- Apr 10
- 10 min
From the banks of the Danube River: #OperationGanga and the Universal Hierarchy of Human Privileges
C Chandrawala tells the story of the good guys you don’t often hear about. Heroes of Colour.
The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 4
- 5 min
On the Unequal Distribution of Human Empathy: Some Bodies Need No Poetry
It turns out you can recognize occupation when it’s white. You can understand resistance when it’s white.
The Lipstick Politico
- Dec 23, 2021
- 7 min
Taming the Snake in The Sarson: Punjab’s Protesting Farmers and their Global Community of Support
In a follow-up piece to our primer on the farm laws, Ashveer Pal Singh explores the aftermath of the repealment on the farmer's protest.
The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 22, 2021
- 7 min
On Future Assets and Filth: Why Women’s Safety Isn’t a Priority Investment in IIT Guwahati
Swonshutaa Dash and R. Butt reflect on the IIT Guwahati rape case where the accused was granted bail on account of being a future asset.
The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 1, 2021
- 7 min
Accounting for Afghanistan: Where do we go from here?
Heer Nimavat speaks to Afghan research scholars about Afghanistan, before and after the Taliban coup.
The Lipstick Politico
- Aug 29, 2021
- 9 min
Pakistan, Trigger Warning: Because Enabling Femicide Is A Trigger In Its Own Right
Trite words, stats, and another outraged article aside, there has to be more.
The Lipstick Politico
- Aug 13, 2021
- 7 min
A Gold Medal In Misogyny: Gender-Based Discrimination in the Olympics and Beyond
While this year's Olympics saw athletes perform in extraordinary circumstances, what stood out was the rampant sexism and misogyny.
the lipstick politico
- Jun 27, 2021
- 7 min
Vaccine Slot Machine: How India fell behind in the Race for COVID Immunisation
As part of the TLP X Aara Health collaboration, the authors discuss India's current vaccine policy and its shortcomings.
the lipstick politico
- Jun 20, 2021
- 7 min
#SaveLakshadweep: A perennial fight for indigenous rights in paradise
An explainer by The Indian School of Democracy on the recent turmoil in Lakshwadeep, and what’s at stake for the indigenous community.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jun 6, 2021
- 7 min
Fahashi and Basic Feminism: Victim Blaming in Imran Khan’s Pakistan
A. Mirza discusses how Imran Khan's statements reflect the dismissiveness of South Asia's leading powers on victim-blaming and rape culture.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jun 2, 2021
- 7 min
The Borrowers Tale: App-based Loan Sharks & the Undoing of Women's Safety
Vishwa Naik and Soumya Ahuja discuss payday loans and their impact on financial inclusion and empowerment for women.
The Lipstick Politico
- May 15, 2021
- 7 min
Palestine: On Struggle and Solidarity
TLP's explainer on what fuelled the latest wave of Israeli-Palestinian clashes.
The Lipstick Politico
- May 6, 2021
- 6 min
Non-Fungible What Now? Explaining NFTs, #DisasterGirl, and the New Era of Digital Art
Fatema Pittalwala makes sense of this new financial-crypto-art-boom, and what are the potential uses?
The Lipstick Politico
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
From the Editorial Desk: A Note on the Current Situation in India and Resources to Help
In moments of tragedy, we look to find what is helping, who is helping, how we can help. We’ve compiled a list of resources that can help.
The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 15, 2021
- 9 min
The Original Queen's Gambit: Our Collective Year in Hiding, Covid Vaccines, and the New World Order
Whilst the past year has had infinite effects on our daily lives as individuals, it's also contributed to shifting geopolitics and the distr
The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 7, 2021
- 5 min
To Clarify: Women are Awesome, All 365 Days of the Year
The real heroes carrying the mantle aren't in the places we are conditioned to look for. So this International Women's Day, we salute you.
The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 3, 2021
- 5 min
J is for Justice
At its core, Justice indicates fairness and equity. But what does justice mean in the realm of mental health?