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
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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From ‘self-rule’ call to setting the narrative, how ITLF has become new Kuki-Zo voice in Manipur
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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Supreme Court refuses to stay ‘death knell’ amendments to Forest Conservation Act
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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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Watch: Hilarious moments as woman wakes up at dawn to find neighbour’s pets in her house
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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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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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’