The Gifts of the City Come with Strings Attached
What language do we desire in and why must it be translated to be heard?, writes Srija U in her reflections on language, identity and city.
Genderlogues
TLP Genderlogues offer a glimpse into the lives of underrepresented communities and experiences. Take a small existential journey. Walk the paths of the world in someone else’s shoes. Consider the view.
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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.
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The Lipstick Politico
- May 31
- 3 min
Artist Spotlight: Vidya On Uncensored Femininity in Digital Spaces
A conversation with NFT artist Vabyvel on feminity and minority representation in crypto art.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Feb 13
- 12 min
The Unique Cruelty of Identity Supression: On Conversion Therapy and “Praying the Gay Away”
Mehak Walia writes on the realities of growing up as part of the LGBTQI community in India and the unique cruelty of conversion therapy.
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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.
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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.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Jul 15, 2021
- 6 min
When Traditions Care: On Raja Parba - the Odisha festival that celebrates menstruation
Priyamvada Singh on Raja Parba, an Odisha festival that celebrates menstruation.
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The Lipstick Politico
- May 20, 2021
- 6 min
Of Social Structures and Pencil Sketches: An Illustration of Preference and Prejudice
Deeksha Malhotra illustrates her journey of navigating deeply patriarchal notions of gender roles, preference and prejudice.
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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.
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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.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Apr 11, 2021
- 7 min
When Women Walk: A Small Taste of Freedom in Taiwan
S. Sandhu writes about her liberating travel experience in Taiwan and why feminism is vital for urban planning and architecture.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Mar 10, 2021
- 9 min
Landmarks of My Life: The Street Vendor Women Who Mark the Borders of My Existence
Welcome to the next instalment of TLP’s Cardamom Tower, where we highlight research written by Aparajita Sharma and Dipjyoti Konwar.
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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.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Dec 20, 2020
- 9 min
All the Darkness We Cannot See: A Story That Everyone Hears and No One Tells
Niyati Ojha writes about her experience of gaslighiting- a tale we all hear and yet barely acknowledge publicly.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Dec 13, 2020
- 8 min
Labels, In a not-so-perfect world
Filmmaker Varsha Panikar on why labels matter in the discourse around gender, identity and self expression.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 29, 2020
- 6 min
Out of the Box: Reshaping the Transgender Experience in South Asia
The transgender community has fought long for acceptance and basic human rights in India. We bring the stories of five such individuals.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Nov 15, 2020
- 8 min
Raising Queer Kids and the Fundamentals of Modern Parenting
Kriti Das on their experiences of growing up queer and the process of parenting oneself in a heteronormative world.
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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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The Lipstick Politico
- Sep 17, 2020
- 4 min
A Dalit’s Guide to Identity
An illustrated journey through the byways and alleys of unspoken social hierarhies in Modern India.
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The Lipstick Politico
- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
An Open Letter to Zomato On Its 10 Day Period Leave Policy
Thank you, Zomato. Period days are much more than worrying about stains.
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