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Why Bollywood Will Never Have Its #MeToo Moment

Unlike Hollywood, the workings of Bollywood rely heavily on intricate filmi family and friends route. To be an actress in Bollywood, and to speak out against one of its own, is to risk one’s career. For every allegation against Jeetendra and Nana Patekar, there are thousands that we hear nothing about.

Poulomi Das July 9, 2016

Pop Culture

Can You Laugh at Aziz Ansari’s Jokes and Not Feel Guilty in a Post-#MeToo World?

Aziz Ansari performed his comeback stand-up tour, “Road to Nowhere” in India this weekend. In the sold-out show in Mumbai, the comedian’s new set spiritedly acknowledged the predominant concern of the post-Me Too world: Are you trivialising the transgressions of outed men if you’re willing to renegotiate with their art?

Poulomi Das June 21, 2016

Gender

One Year of #MeToo: Do Men and Women Understand Consent Differently?

For many men, consent is a boundary that has to be challenged, rather than respected: Whether it’s Nana Patekar, who insisted there was a “misunderstanding” between him and Tanushree Dutta, or the allegations against Aziz Ansari that were chalked up to a bad date.

Kahini Iyer April 26, 2016

Sports

Why Is No One Talking About Rape Allegations Against Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been accused of rape, continues to be shielded by Portugal’s PM, the national media, his club, and his corporate sponsors. In wake of the #MeToo movement, a temporary suspension for Ronaldo may not be so outrageous after all. To privilege Ronaldo’s account over that of his victims is an act of further weaponising the powerful.

Priyansh April 5, 2016