From item-song choreography to one-dimensional characters, it is not untrue to claim that movie industries across the globe reinforce some of the worst gender stereotypes one has ever viewed. On the other hand, there are movies that just get it right! Here are the 11 awesome movies from India, showcasing real badass women decimating the...
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Women journalists: un-silent voices in the Middle East
Where freedom of expression in general is usually quelled at state level especially in some ultra-conservative Middle Eastern societies, it is hard to imagine just how women can even venture into the sometimes-frightening world of journalistic practice. And while the softening effect of a female presence in what could otherwise have been a hostile news...
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Tell us about The Indian Trumpet how did it all start and why? When I, Purva Grover, an Indian girl, landed in Dubai, I felt I couldnt leave behind my passion for journalism and my love for home. At the same time, I couldnt help but play with fonts, colors and words to create...
Breaking Boundaries
Womens participation in the world of cinema is slowly but positively gaining momentum. Although it is well-documented in the West, more awareness and recognition is still needed as far as female participation in Arabian cinema is concerned. Dubai-based Reim El Houni of Ti22 Films is one among an illustrious group of women who have found...