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.
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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.
The Lipstick Politico
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
Dakshina to Democracy: On Transgender Rights and Representation
Transgender community is a sizeable portion of India’s population, it begs the question of why they are so underrepresented in our politics.