An innocuously titled Hindi film, “Mrs,” which starkly depicts the typical Indian housewife’s grueling burden of domestic chores in a patriarchal home, has sparked heated debates on women’s rights and ...

Inspired by research into Indian women's contributions to AI and Sahay's personal connection to Adivasi culture, the ...

The 1980s blended satire, neo-realism and daring family drama. From Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro to Salaam Bombay!, here are seven Hindi films that anticipated later trends.

MUMBAI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When non-profit Video Volunteers launched a campaign to tackle patriarchy in rural India, several women mentioned a seemingly innocuous custom: not being allowed ...

Marathi film “Sabar Bonda” offers an intimate exploration of queer life in rural India by blending subtle storytelling with authentic depictions of family and belonging in the context of grief.

In a recent blog post, I wondered why so many Indian arranged marriages are successful. I based the discussion on my observation that even in a rapidly modernizing India, most educated, upper-class ...

In 2006, Bihar, one of India’s poorest and most populous states, was contending with poor infrastructure and service delivery, and a complex political and social context. Limited inclusion of women in ...

MANDA BHOPAWAS, Rajasthan, India, Aug 31 (Reuters) - For Suraj Prajapati, a mother of two who lives in the arid northern Indian state of Rajasthan, fighting for access to clean drinking water at her ...