Finally some real “Shakti”!

Maharashtra govt. unveils the “Shakti Act”: proposes tough provisions for crime against women & children In an attempt to curb crimes against women and children, the Maharashtra government’s cabinet has finally unveiled the Shakti Act,…

Stereotypes & Indian Cinema

Cinema has been and still is a vital part of Indian culture. More often than not, we base our judgment of people on what we see on screen, or rather, what we have seen on screen since the inception of Indian cinema. For most of the century,…

To fur or not to fur?

After Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell posed naked for PETA’s “Anti-Fur Campaign” in the ’90s, real fur stood no chance in the fashion industry.  Although wearing fur was a sign of status and luxury, brands such as Versace, Prada,…