Books And Sexuality
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Sally Rooney’s ‘Conversations with Friends’ traverses the complexities of sex, marriage, and affairs
In the British context, before the 20th century, adultery was understood as both a breach of the wedding vows and as a challenge to the legal relationship.
Hannah Charnock, The Conversation
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How the sensual diaries of Anais Nin stand as a distinct emblem of feminism
Although she never achieved the heights of literary success she longed for, Nin spoke to a cultural moment.
Alice Gorman, The Conversation
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Marquis de Sade: Depraved monster or misunderstood genius? It’s complicated
Here are five things you should know about the wildly popular writer from the 18th century.
Alyce Mahon, The Conversation
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Sri Lankan writer VV Ganeshananthan’s novel wins the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
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‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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The story of ‘Chocolate’, the Hindi story published in 1924 that created a furore over homosexuality
The discussion instigated by the story may have been the first public debate on homosexuality during the British Raj in India.
Rohit Chakraborty
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Bad Sex in Fiction award: How to write your romp and still ensure you don’t win it
Advice for budding writers who wants to write about sex but are worried they’ll end up in awards such as this.
Catherine Cole, The Conversation
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How a huge gamble by the lawyers defending ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ changed obscenity law forever
Things could have panned out very differently.
Sue Rabbitt Roff, The Conversation
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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‘Fifty Shades’ is back in theatres. That’s no reason to re-read the books. Especially not in 2017
Nope, it’s not darker. It’s dorkier. Especially in the Age of Trump.
Shreya Sen Handley
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Italian author wins Bad Sex Award for genital ballet. But when is written sex ever any good?
It is a terribly British event, but it also provides a snarky satisfaction that transcends nationality.
Zoe Strimpel, The Conversation
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Meet the Pakistani-Canadian woman who wrote the children’s book ‘My Chacha Is Gay’
Writing about sexuality in general and homosexuality in this book for children, Eiynah has gained supporters and detractors in equal measure.
Japleen Pasricha
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance