Sari Is The Ultimate Power Dress For Women In Politics In India

From being a part of the freedom movement to becoming a political symbol, there are few garments in the Indian closet that are as multifaceted as the sari. Female political leaders and members of the parliament make their presence felt not just through fiery speeches but also their sartorial choices, albeit owing to a staunch… Continue reading Sari Is The Ultimate Power Dress For Women In Politics In India

Deconstructing the sartorial choices of India’s women politicians

The sartorial preferences of India’s political class have, until recently, almost always been dominated by references to Mahatma Gandhi and khadi. While this may have been reflective of the truth for the decades after independence, the scenario today is drastically different, with over 45 per cent of the population below the age of 24 and… Continue reading Deconstructing the sartorial choices of India’s women politicians

#ELLEct: What every Indian woman should know before voting

Polling in the world’s largest democracy is now underway; India is home to approximately 1.3 billion people, and the Election Commission of India estimates that 875 million are eligible to vote. But that’s not the only number that matters this year. According to The Verdict, a new book by veteran journalist Prannoy Roy and election… Continue reading #ELLEct: What every Indian woman should know before voting

Sheryl Sandberg on why men should mentor women

Women still make up less than a quarter of all STEM professionals, command only 6 percent of CEO positions at Fortune 500 companies, and hold just 21 percent of congressional seats — you get the idea. There’s still a lot of work to do. And from Silicon Valley to Hollywood, the latest suggestion for closing… Continue reading Sheryl Sandberg on why men should mentor women

White lies and a white wedding, how the colour white took on politics and love

I’ve never been one for a Steve Jobs or Fran Lebowitz-style uniform. But if I ever get bored of trying to figure out what to wear, I know exactly what my formula will be: a white T-shirt and white denim. And for the months when it’s cold, an oversized men’s button-down, in the same colour,… Continue reading White lies and a white wedding, how the colour white took on politics and love

This powerful photo series has Indian women wearing cow masks in protest

Photographer Sujatro Ghosh is asking the question that has been on everyone’s mind since reports of self-appointed cow vigilantes attacking people started cropping up at a terrifying rate — Are women less important than cattle in our country? The Delhi-based photographer’s recent project has women wearing cow masks and posing in front of popular tourist… Continue reading This powerful photo series has Indian women wearing cow masks in protest

8 Bollywood celebrities who would make great politicians

One might argue that Indian politicians are better entertainers than some of the biggest Bollywood stars, but that’s a discussion for another day. Recently, Rajnikanth’s brother confirmed the rumours of the actor making his foray into the grimy world of governance. Whether Rajnikanth will change the face of Tamil Nadu politics completely or just end… Continue reading 8 Bollywood celebrities who would make great politicians

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