“I am an atheist living in a Muslim family. And I am trapped.” All confessions courtesy of Whisper.
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22 Confessions That Capture What It's Like To Be An Ex-Muslim
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This Woman’s Response To David Cameron May Be The Biggest Post-Colonial Clapback Ever
“Perhaps the REALEST segment a primetime news programme has ever broadcast on the British Empire.” H/T Writers Of Colour.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced a special programme worth £20 million of funding, to teach the English language to Muslim women immigrants in the country in January.
His suggestion for Muslim women learn English as a measure to "tackle extremism" was not well-received, and his blaming "traditional submissiveness of Muslim women" as a factor of Islamic radicalisation was criticised as well.
Cameron also suggested that the women could be deported if they didn't speak English fluently enough.
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Two days ago, Channel 4 News posted a video interviewing a group of Muslim women living in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, regarding Cameron's stance.
This group, mostly comprising Pakistani women, holds meetings at a community centre, and the discourse is held in Urdu.
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Facebook page Writers Of Colour shared some really powerful screenshots from the video, which are now going viral.
It was captioned, "Perhaps the REALEST segment a primetime news programme has ever broadcast on the British Empire".
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While the group was divided on learning English being made mandatory, one Pakistani woman, Parveen Sadiq, had this to say.
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Hey India, Let’s Please Retire These Creepy Masks
Why does this nightmare fuel exist.
Hi everybody. It's so cool that most people are very politically inclined in India, and love showing support for their faves in various ways.
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But sometimes, this appreciation exceeds election season, and the methods used can get a little... bizarre.
One truly terrifying way, which is unfortunately often employed, is THE USE OF THESE UNNERVING PAPER MASKS.
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I'm 99% sure these masks suck the wearer's soul.
There is nothing behind those eyeholes.
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12 Reasons All Of India Needs To Appreciate Rajasthan's Progress
*applause emojis*
India got its first woman sarpanch with an MBA degree, Chhavi Rajawat, in Rajasthan.
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And the state also recently welcomed its first women qazis who will work for women's rights.
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It became the first state to submit a smart city plan last year.
Udaipur and Jaipur made the cut and are on their way to becoming two of India's 20 smart cities.
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It became the first Indian state to set a minimum educational qualification for panchayat election candidates.
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What Are Your Arranged Marriage Prospects?
Check your rishtability.
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9 Comebacks Every Indian Girl Needs At Home
TBH, family and relatives could truly use some sass too.
Talk shit back to your relatives.
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Sass dad.
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Sass mom.
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Sass as a mom.
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An Accurate And Honest Summary Of "Baazigar"
The story of a nice guy who kills multiple innocent people to take revenge for the completely natural death of his dad.
As the film begins, we see a young son slaving off in the streets to feed his sick mother, who has suffered some kind of emotional trauma and lost her memory. A little too attached to his mum, and a bit too dramatic for his age, this kid is bent on taking some sort of revenge.
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We fast-forward to years later, when Ajay has grown into a fine, young axe murderer. He lives with his mother who still hasn't recovered from the trauma.
He's still as obsessed with pleasing his mother as ever.
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Indian Widows Celebrated Holi At A Temple For The First Time And It Was Beautiful
*Heart fills with joy*
Non-governmental organisation Sulabh International organised Holi celebrations in the city of Vrindavan, India, for widows living at a shelter.
Traditionally, Hindu widows are expected to not indulge in worldly pleasures and live very plain lives, void of fun and festivity. Hindu widows have broken the taboo by participating in Holi festivities before; however, this was the first time they did so at a temple (Gopinath temple).
These women have been abandoned by their families, but they had their shelter companions to have fun with, and doused each other in coloured water and powder.
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14 Charts And Graphs That Accurately Describe Every Introvert’s Weekends
All I want to do is stay in bed, browse some memes, and catch some z’s.
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A Canadian Dance Crew Made A Bollywood Remix Of Justin Bieber's "Sorry" And It's INCREDIBLE
:dance emoji: :fire emoji:
Canadian professional dancer Shereen Ladha of Dance With SL just choreographed "Maafi", the BEST EVER dance cover of Justin Bieber's "Sorry", and her crew nailed it.
The song was remixed by J Raj Music.
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They combined bhangra, Bharatnatyam, iconic Bollywood dancing, and contemporary hip-hop moves to create the next-level cool dance video.
"The video has been months in the making! A friend of mine wanted me to do a choreo video to "Sorry", but I felt like the original was SO good that I had to do a more creative spin on it. And I'm a Bollywood dancer so it made sense — a bollywood version of "Sorry"! So I contacted music producer (J Raj music) who worked so hard on making the perfect Indian remix," Ladha told BuzzFeed.
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CANNOT. DEAL. 💃💃💃
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Now free up some time because you won't be able to stop replaying this A+ stuff:
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9 Reasons You Shouldn't Bother With Falling In Love
Love is a lie. Stop catching feels.
How perfect is this relationship, right?
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s relationship ended in early 2009.
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Hrithik wrote this for Suzanne, awwww. <3
Hrithik and Suzanne got officially divorced in 2014.
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Kohli blew Anushka a kiss on the pitch, in front of the world.
Anushka and Virat broke up this year.
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Goddamn, do these two look hot AF together, wow.
This spicy burrito also deconstructed in early 2011.
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How Five Women Walked The Ramp At Fashion Week To Demand Inclusivity In India
:raised hands emoji:
Reliance Retail launched their online clothing portal AJIO at the Lakmé Fashion Week on April 2, and they chose some amazing showstoppers to prove that fashion is not exclusive to a cookie-cutter type of woman.
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The showstoppers included transgender activist and Bharatnatyam dancer Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, who represented the "Gender no bar" category.
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Veteran actress Helen flaunted her style for "Age no bar".
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Comedian Bharti Singh strutted her stuff for "Size no bar".
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Grooming For Indian Girls Vs. Grooming For Everyone Else
It ain’t easy being desi.
Getting your hair done by mom.
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Getting your hair done by mom as an Indian girl.
RIP this scalp.
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Conditioning your hair.
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Conditioning your hair as an Indian girl.
Coconut oil for literally everything.
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Kourtney Kardashian Eats A Spoon Of Ghee Every Day For Health
Yuppp, I dollop ghee into everything I eat ALSO TOTALLY FOR HEALTH REASONS YUP.
Kourtney Kardashian posted this ~wellness tip~ on her Facebook page yesterday.
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She revealed that she drinks a big teaspoon of warm, molten ghee from a little cup every day.
And not just any time of the day, but the first thing in the morning. *shudder*
Yup, you read right. Ghee, without which most desi food is incomplete, which you have been consuming your whole life if you're South Asian.
According to Kourtney's website, ghee is "rich in oil-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, as well as K2 and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) antioxidants", which is the longer version of your mom telling you that another paratha won't hurt.
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13 Teeny-Tiny Beauty Hacks That'll Sort Your Life 100%
Just little tweaks to make life SO much easier.
"Nude" lipstick too damn light on you? We've all been there.
Use a standard brown lipstick (your mom fo shizzle has one) and dab the lighter shade over it to customise your own, perfect nude lip.
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Use the 🙏 desi gift 🙏 of coconut oil as a makeup remover.
Most makeup removers contain alcohol, which can be harsh on the skin. Coconut oil is ALWAYS available, and removes the stubbornest of makeup ASAP. It leaves your skin feeling smooth and moisturises it.
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Use coconut oil to shave.
Since coconut oil basically descended from heaven, you can also use to shave your legs (because sometimes, beach trips don't wait for your next waxing appointment). It reduces irritation and chances of razor burn.
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Apply talcum powder to oily hair if you're in a rush.
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16 Hilarious Observations By Twitter About Taher Shah's "Angel"
WE ARE ALL SO BLESSED THAT THIS MAN EXISTS.
In case you didn't know, Pakistani internet sensation Taher Shah of "Eye To Eye" fame has released a new song, "Angel".
People were going crazy waiting for it, and it is as much of a masterpiece as you would expect from Taher Shah.
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Ali Zafar Dramatically Read Taher Shah's "Angel" And It Is Basically Goddamn Art
*long pause, wistful eyes*
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It was very, very intense.
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PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi's Advice For Women Who Have To Give Or Receive Feedback At Work
“I think we have to change our whole approach to supporting each other.”
At the Women in the World Summit in New York last week, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi opened up about how women give and receive feedback at work.
She said these examples came from her own experiences at PepsiCo, and as a working woman generally.
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She anecdotally described how men support each other at the workplace…
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… And then described out how she believes similar scenarios play out for women.
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And she had some serious advice to give.
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13 Indian Films That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time
Queue the ones you haven’t watched for the weekend.
When Fire (1996) brought women's sexuality to Indian cinema in a different way.
While the sexualisation of women has always existed in Bollywood, Deepa Mehta's Fire explicitly showed a lesbian relationship between a young woman and her older sister-in-law. The film was met with both praise and outrage.
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When Filhaal... (2002) handled the taboo topic of surrogacy.
When her best friend miscarries and is told she can never conceive a child again, Sia, an unwed woman, offers to be a surrogate mother to her and her husband's child. She goes through many struggles, including opposition from society, her family, and her boyfriend.
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When Masoom (1983) explored the struggles of a child born out of wedlock, and the theme of adoption.
A man finds out he has an illegitimate son, Rahul, whose mother has died. He brings him home to his wife, Indu, and their daughters. Masoom explores the complicated relationship between Indu and the child who reminds her of her husband's infidelity.
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When Taare Zameen Par (2007) began discussion about developmental disability.
Ishaan, 8, is under severe pressure from being unable to do well in school. His new teacher diagnoses him with dyslexia and helps him and his parents deal with it. It remains Bollywood's most popular film on the subject of children with developmental disabilities ever.
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19 Truly Awful Fashion Trends Every Indian Girl Has Been Victim To
Bull-horn ponytails, butterfly tattoos, frosty lip gloss, I’m ready for my photo.
You either had, or wanted this headband in every colour.
"Oh, are you going to play sports?"
"No, bitch, I'm going to play Anjali. Forever."
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Poo fooled you into thinking one-colour everything looked as good on us all.
I BOUGHT A PINK FUR AND PLEATHER BAG, POO, you could've at least warned us that it looked good on, like, only one person ever??
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You bought at least ONE thing with a bigass flower.
A choker, a headband, a bag? Don't lie. And I'm not even going to TOUCH on the colour-tinted glasses.
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Rani Mukherjee's brand of ~easygoing~ kajal goth was definitely a phase in your life.
Time to polish and re-acquire this look tbh.
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