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.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Jul 31
- 5 min
On the Legacies of Sophia Duleep Singh: A History of South Asian Women in the UK
Avi Virdee writes about the oft-forgotten role played by South Asian Women in British history.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jul 3
- 6 min
The Right and Wrong Type of Victim: Analysing Mae Martin’s Feel Good post-Amber Heard
Drawing parallels between Mae Martin's Feel Good and the Amber Heard trial, Smriti Bhoker takes a closer look at victim shaming in society.
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
- May 11
- 7 min
Privilege and Period Poverty: On Luxury Feminists and the Crusades of ‘Sustainable Menstruators’
Smriti Bhoker on period poverty, luxury feminism and the need for empathy and responsibility in conversations around menstruation.
The Lipstick Politico
- May 1
- 8 min
Building Cities on Inequality: On India’s Hostile Architecture Problem
Sakshi S. Kadam writes on the impact of hostile architecture design on the homeless living in India's urban centres
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 20
- 6 min
#MarriageStrike: On India’s Marital Consent Debate
In the past few months, India has witnessed a rare public conversation on what it means to be married.
The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 13
- 7 min
Breaking Up with Diet Culture: On Body Image and Gender
Sagarika Chaudhary writes about breaking up with toxic diet culture and beauty standards and embracing one's body.
The Lipstick Politico
- Feb 20
- 8 min
Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall: Do We Really Need Beauty Pageants Anymore?
As beauty competitions take baby steps into being more inclusive, it’s worth asking whether there is a path of progress to even be had?
The Lipstick Politico
- Jan 30
- 6 min
The Rebellious Kind: On Freedom, Voice, and Finances
Arpita Mallick on how the absence of financial awareness combined with self-doubt leaves young and married women financially crippled.
The Lipstick Politico
- Jan 17
- 7 min
Allow Me to Introduce Myself: On Gender Pronouns, Recognition and Allyship
Mehak Walia writes on the importance of reclaiming one's gender pronouns.
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
- Dec 16, 2021
- 6 min
On Women’s Invisible Curfew: Why Do We Fear the Darkness of the Night
Neha Rajan writes on the fear of the night and the sacrifices women make for safety.
The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 30, 2021
- 6 min
Illuminous Show Stoppers: On the latest trend walking India's Runways - NFTs.
With Bollywood and the Indian fashion industry getting into NFTs,
Namah Bose takes a deep dive into its future in India.
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 16, 2021
- 6 min
On Destinations and The Roads which Bind Us: Culture of the Crossroads
This is the story of NH-44, the longest highway in India. It is not just a mere road, it encapsulates the story of India.
The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 8, 2021
- 13 min
A Conversation With Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Girl Bosses, Economic Power and Feminist Choice
Part two of Raiyah Butt's conversation with Sindhu Rajeskaran on her new book, "Smashing the Patriarchy: A Guide for 21st Century India."
The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 7, 2021
- 15 min
A Conversation with Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Beauty, Body Politics, Queerness and Desire
Raiyah Butt in conversation with Sindhu Rajeskaran on her new book Smashing the Patriarchy: A Guide for 21st Century Indian Woman.
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.