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is this the most controversial film of 2019?
Following mass panic and chaotic walkouts at its first screening in Venice, ‘The Painted Bird’ has already proven it's not for the faint-hearted.
Douglas Greenwood
9.7.19
Culture

we spoke to the tattoo girl kissed by timothée chalamet
No, YOU’RE jealous!
Douglas Greenwood
9.7.19
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Queer Indians Tell Us How The Sex and Dating Scene Changed for Them in a Post-Section 377 India
The queer dating game still hasn't shaken off its 'hit it and quit it' mentality, leaving us craving for a hook-up and cautious about investing in a long-term relationship.
Queen B
9.6.19
LGBTQ

Here’s How Queer Indians Feel About Not Being Able to Get Married or Adopt Kids
"I don't think that we can manage to protect ourselves and I don't see why I should bring a child into this situation."
Pratika Yashaswi
9.6.19
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An Indian Pop Culture Progress Report One Year After the Section 377 Verdict
A year after the reading down of the infamous law, we explore the Indian pop culture and media scene to figure if it's showing signs of maturity.
Navin Noronha
9.6.19
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Everything You Need To Know Before India’s First Moon Landing Tonight
The Indian Space Research Organisation calls the upcoming moments of descent “terrifying”.
Pallavi Pundir
9.6.19
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Queer Indians Tell Us How Much has Changed Since Gay Sex Was Decriminalised A Year Ago
“I think that one thing that has changed with Section 377 being read down, is more respect for us, and a willingness to try to understand us.”
Shamani Joshi
9.6.19
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More Than One Lakh Vehicles in Delhi Show up for Pollution Checks After Penalty Is Increased
Under the recently imposed Motor Vehicles Act 2019, fines for not having a pollution control certificate have been raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000, which is why the number of people turning up for the test is more than three times the usual.
Shamani Joshi
9.5.19
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Live-In Relationships Go Against Women’s Rights, Rajasthan Human Rights Commission Says
Their new campaign is trying to keep women away from such “animalistic lives” in which they are like “concubines."
Shamani Joshi
9.5.19
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Delhi Traffic Police Is Now Wearing Body Cameras While Issuing Fines
In an effort to curb corruption and ensure that the stricter rules of the recently imposed Motor Vehicles Act 2019 are followed, cops will have to record all rulebreakers.
Shamani Joshi
9.4.19
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Pakistani Diplomat Confuses Porn Star with a Kashmiri Blinded by Pellets
Abdul Basit, the former Pakistani envoy to India, thought adult film actor Johnny Sins was a victim of violence in Kashmir and is now being heavily trolled by everyone, including the actor.
Shamani Joshi
9.4.19
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Bengaluru Civic Authorities Fill in Potholes After Artist’s 'Moonwalk' Video Goes Viral
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
Shamani Joshi
9.4.19
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