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Body art

  • This book examines the role and representation of the human body in India’s diverse cultures

    This book examines the role and representation of the human body in India’s diverse cultures

    Urmi Chanda-Vaz
    · Jun 15, 2019 · 07:30 am
  • An Indian photographer is challenging the idea that ‘a woman with a tattoo is a slut’

    An Indian photographer is challenging the idea that ‘a woman with a tattoo is a slut’

    Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
    · May 06, 2018 · 11:30 am
  • Making tattoos requires patience, skill and focus. It’s no surprise Indian women are great at it

    Making tattoos requires patience, skill and focus. It’s no surprise Indian women are great at it

    Rohini Kejriwal
    · Oct 09, 2017 · 11:30 am
  • Watch: This artist’s optical illusions on her body will leave you in a knot

    Watch: This artist’s optical illusions on her body will leave you in a knot

    Scroll Staff
    · Jun 25, 2017 · 09:08 pm