· February, 2008

Stories about South Asia from February, 2008

India: Blogging and Memories

Route 79 ponders on the point of blogging, and reproduces a wonderful letter from a person who lived in the same area of London who shares his memories.

29 February 2008

South Asia: Decline Scenario

Chapati Mystery on the idea of “decline scenario” in interpreting history – implying that South Asia was already in decline before colonization.

27 February 2008

India: The Male Gaze

The Culture and Politics of Tamil Cinema on how actresses in Tamil film industry are subject to the male gaze off screen.

26 February 2008

India: Changing names

A range of gender issues at Mumbai Girl – from changing names once married to the idea of skimpy clothes being provocative.

25 February 2008

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