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Censoring Sex in Indian Media​

Censorship of Sex in Indian Media Censorship dates back to ancient times and has been used to suppress or restrict information and ideas that are considered objectionable, harmful or even sensitive throughout history. Censorship in television is a hotly debated topic, with some arguing that it is necessary to protect the public from offensive content, …

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An Ode To Middle-Class Dreams: ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare’

An Ode To Middle-Class Dreams: ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare’ Long gone are the days when media would use objects such as swans and flowers to represent sexual advances allegorically. Bollywood and mainstream media have always been rather thorny about addressing subject matter relating to women’s needs and fighting against the patriarchal we have …

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