ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy says It’s Time a Woman shaped Star Wars Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy caused controversy by stating that “it’s about time” a woman shaped a Star Wars film. The Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker began as a documentarian before going on to direct two episodes of the Marvel series Ms Marvel. She is now set to direct a new Star Wars film centred around […]
“there are barely any women unaccompanied” Agha Ali spoke about women’s safety in Pakistan and revealed what he wants to see in society. Appearing on a podcast with his wife Hina Altaf, he spoke about his own travel experiences and the perceptions he made along the way. He told host Syed Ali that the contrast between Pakistan and other countries […]
A survey carried out by the Delhi Indian Institute of Technology looked at how gender inequalities impact daily mobility. It found that women avidly avoid being on the streets of India. Manisha, a 19-year-old maid, works full-time in a home outside Delhi. Originally from Jharkhand, she stopped going to school due to inconsistent public transportation and frequent sexual harassment on […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has sold city-based team franchise rights for the inaugural Women’s IPL for £465 million. The BCCI has confirmed the five franchises set to compete in the first season. Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Lucknow have been unveiled as the five successful host cities. The respective owner bids have combined for £465 million. […]
Tejasswi Prakash believes it is “stupid” for women to depend on men for financial advice. The Bigg Boss 15 winner stated that it is important for women to be independent enough so that they can make the necessary decisions in life, whenever needed. When told that women often rely on their fathers, husbands and brothers for financial advice, Tejasswi responded: “I […]
The murder of Sania Khan has hit home for divorced South Asian women. Despite pressure from her family, the Chicago-based photographer separated from her husband, whom she described as “toxic” Sania was also active on TikTok, frequently speaking about her divorce. From the pain of leaving a marriage she “shouldn’t have been in to begin with”, to the shame she […]
In a new interview, Sanjay Dutt has recalled the time when people used to call him ‘charsi (junkie)’ when he returned from the rehabilitation centre. Sanjay Dutt is currently basking in the success of his film KGF Chapter 2. The film also stars Yash, Raveena Tandon, Prakash Raj, Malavika Avinash, John Kokken and Saran. Directed by Prashanth Neel and produced […]
Sexual assault happens to many women across the world. Yet, the media and society can often overlook the victims of these attacks. This type of abuse is an act of physical, psychological, and emotional violation in the form of a sexual act without consent. It is a traumatic experience and it can make a survivor feel isolated, weak, and blameworthy. […]
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