The following documentary was recently released by the Film Board in India. Made in 1967, this short movie features many 20 year old youths, and documents their aspirations and ambitions. Born in 1947, the year of India's independence, these youngsters had many visions for India. How have these goals changed/stayed the same, from generation to generation?
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In a piece published in the magazine IndiaToday, Vikram Seth, award winning Indian author, articulates his disgust at the Supreme Court ruling on Section 377. Rather than summarize it, I'll just post the link: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vikram-seth-on-gay-rights-homosexuality/1/332025.html?source=hometoplead
The cover picture, on which Seth is featured, has also garnered some attention. If you want to read about the thought process behind the picture, click the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-25459648 Please give it a read, it'll be well worth your time! Spring Break, Mumbai: How Surviving Sexual Assault Makes It Hard To Go HomeĀ Again - Rega Jha12/8/2013 http://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/spring-break-mumbai-how-surviving-sexual-abuse-makes-it-hard
Recently posted was the account of the Delhi gangrape victim's mother. Click HERE to read the article.
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