The Lipstick PoliticoJun 191 minQueer South Asian books for Pride Month 2022We present our LGBTQIA+ book recommendations, from the fun fiction fantasies of Adiba Jaigirdar to the life lessons of activist Urvashi Vaid
The Lipstick PoliticoJun 125 minConversations at the Dinner Table: On Connecting with the Generations Above UsNeha Rajan on dinner table conversations that helped connect three generations of women.
The Lipstick PoliticoApr 234 minThe Tragic Fate of Trying to Escape: A Review of Neeraj Ghaywan’s MasaanAt its heart, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan is a film about space, writes Azania Imtiaz Khatri-Patel.
The Lipstick PoliticoMar 256 minMeet the Sharma Sisters: Bridgerton Season Two Takes on Duty versus DesireBridgerton is back, and here’s our spoiler-free review on season two.
The Lipstick PoliticoJan 236 minOn Representation and Expectations: Rediscovering the Beauty in BrownIn TLP's ongoing series The Artist Spotlight, we feature Manasi Arya, an artist known for her bold digital designs.
The Lipstick PoliticoJan 177 minAllow Me to Introduce Myself: On Gender Pronouns, Recognition and AllyshipMehak Walia writes on the importance of reclaiming one's gender pronouns.
The Lipstick PoliticoDec 6, 20216 minA 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 Lipstick PoliticoDec 3, 20216 minThe Mistry Pages: Just Nine, and that too, a GirlAmidst the hustle of life-altering changes and endless unanswered questions is Radha, a nine-year-old girl who deeply loves her city, Lahore
The Lipstick PoliticoNov 20, 20213 minResisting Through Joy: A Masterclass in Strength and StyleIn this week's Artist Spotlight, TLP speaks to Hanifa Abdul Hameed, a designer who is broaches
The Lipstick PoliticoNov 16, 20216 minOn Destinations and The Roads which Bind Us: Culture of the CrossroadsThis 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 PoliticoNov 7, 202115 minA 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 PoliticoOct 5, 20217 minDakshina to Democracy: On Transgender Rights and RepresentationTransgender community is a sizeable portion of India’s population, it begs the question of why they are so underrepresented in our politics.
The Lipstick PoliticoSep 6, 20212 minThe Identity of Colour And the Places, Faces We Often ForgetIn this edition of Artist Spotlight, we speak to Namrata Kumar- a graphic designer, illustrator and painter with a distinct art style.
The Lipstick PoliticoJul 29, 20218 minThe Inconvenient Writers' RoomNamah Bose discusses the show Kim's Convenience and why representation matters in the writer's room.
The Lipstick PoliticoJun 30, 202110 minBreaking the Binary Code: Knocking Down the Brick House of FashionMehak Walia writes about individuals breaking the mould of heteronormative fashion standards to express their unique sense of self.
the lipstick politicoJun 17, 20216 minThe Lipstick Index: Beauty and the PandemicRomita Roy documents how the notions of beauty and the cosmetics industry have evolved with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
The Lipstick PoliticoMay 17, 20216 minWe are on this journey together: On normalizing homosexuality and building virtual communitiesSundeep S. Boparai discusses his journey of being a Queer Sikh and using social media to carve his own niche in the LGBTQIA+ community.
The Lipstick PoliticoMay 3, 20216 minEmbracing My Hyphen: On Patels, Privilege, and the Names We Hide BehindTo me, -Patel meant a new signature and simple addition, but to my parents and our larger community, Patel was far more than a name.
The Lipstick PoliticoOct 18, 202010 minPanikar 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.