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    Queer South Asian books for Pride Month 2022
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Jun 19
    • 1 min

    Queer South Asian books for Pride Month 2022

    We present our LGBTQIA+ book recommendations, from the fun fiction fantasies of Adiba Jaigirdar to the life lessons of activist Urvashi Vaid
    Conversations at the Dinner Table: On Connecting with the Generations Above Us
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Jun 12
    • 5 min

    Conversations at the Dinner Table: On Connecting with the Generations Above Us

    Neha Rajan on dinner table conversations that helped connect three generations of women.
    The Tragic Fate of Trying to Escape: A Review of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Apr 23
    • 4 min

    The Tragic Fate of Trying to Escape: A Review of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan

    At its heart, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan is a film about space, writes Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel.
    Meet the Sharma Sisters: Bridgerton Season Two Takes on Duty versus Desire
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Mar 25
    • 6 min

    Meet the Sharma Sisters: Bridgerton Season Two Takes on Duty versus Desire

    Bridgerton is back, and here’s our spoiler-free review on season two.
    On Representation and Expectations: Rediscovering the Beauty in Brown
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Jan 23
    • 6 min

    On Representation and Expectations: Rediscovering the Beauty in Brown

    In TLP's ongoing series The Artist Spotlight, we feature Manasi Arya, an artist known for her bold digital designs.
    Allow Me to Introduce Myself: On Gender Pronouns, Recognition and Allyship
    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.
    A Gift That Speaks a Thousand Words: Reading Burnt Sugar with my Mother
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Dec 6, 2021
    • 6 min

    A Gift That Speaks a Thousand Words: Reading Burnt Sugar with my Mother

    Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel reviews Avni Doshi’s Booker Prize-shortlisted novel Burnt Sugar.
    The Mistry Pages: Just Nine, and that too, a Girl
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Dec 3, 2021
    • 6 min

    The Mistry Pages: Just Nine, and that too, a Girl

    Amidst the hustle of life-altering changes and endless unanswered questions is Radha, a nine-year-old girl who deeply loves her city, Lahore
    Resisting Through Joy: A Masterclass in Strength and Style
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Nov 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    Resisting Through Joy: A Masterclass in Strength and Style

    In this week's Artist Spotlight, TLP speaks to Hanifa Abdul Hameed, a designer who is broaches
    On Destinations and The Roads which Bind Us: Culture of the Crossroads
    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.
    A Conversation with Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Beauty, Body Politics, Queerness and Desire
    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.
    Dakshina to Democracy: On Transgender Rights and Representation
    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.
    The Identity of Colour And the Places, Faces We Often Forget
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Sep 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Identity of Colour And the Places, Faces We Often Forget

    In this edition of Artist Spotlight, we speak to Namrata Kumar- a graphic designer, illustrator and painter with a distinct art style.
    The Inconvenient Writers' Room
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Jul 29, 2021
    • 8 min

    The Inconvenient Writers' Room

    Namah Bose discusses the show Kim's Convenience and why representation matters in the writer's room.
    Breaking the Binary Code: Knocking Down the Brick House of Fashion
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Jun 30, 2021
    • 10 min

    Breaking the Binary Code: Knocking Down the Brick House of Fashion

    Mehak Walia writes about individuals breaking the mould of heteronormative fashion standards to express their unique sense of self.
    The Lipstick Index: Beauty and the Pandemic
    the lipstick politico
    • Jun 17, 2021
    • 6 min

    The Lipstick Index: Beauty and the Pandemic

    Romita Roy documents how the notions of beauty and the cosmetics industry have evolved with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
    We are on this journey together: On normalizing homosexuality and building virtual communities
    The Lipstick Politico
    • May 17, 2021
    • 6 min

    We are on this journey together: On normalizing homosexuality and building virtual communities

    Sundeep S. Boparai discusses his journey of being a Queer Sikh and using social media to carve his own niche in the LGBTQIA+ community.
    Embracing My Hyphen:  On Patels, Privilege, and the Names We Hide Behind
    The Lipstick Politico
    • May 3, 2021
    • 6 min

    Embracing My Hyphen: On Patels, Privilege, and the Names We Hide Behind

    To me, -Patel meant a new signature and simple addition, but to my parents and our larger community, Patel was far more than a name.
    Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”
    The Lipstick Politico
    • Oct 18, 2020
    • 10 min

    Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”

    An open conversation with the filmmakers asking them about their stories, their lives and the way in which this film came together.
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