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37 Comics That Brutally Call Out The Issues In Indian Society And Governance, By This Artist
Every country deals with its share of evil, and Rachita Taneja, an artist from India doesn’t hold back when it comes to exposing social and political issues through her work.
Even if you’re unfamiliar with the context of Sanitary Panels’ comics, the artist’s humor makes the message clear and relatable. Covering topics from women’s rights to political corruption, these comics resonate with many, whether through shared experiences or as a window into the realities others face.
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As in a very early prototype that is far from feature-complete and expected to not work correctly?
I hate that this twisted mentality crosses cultural boundaries so easily...
I'm starting to realize that the far right agenda is identical no matter the nationality. And that is horrifying.
So this seems to be about someone 'revering' Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Bhīmrāo Rāmjī Āmbēḍkar; 14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who chaired the committee that drafted the Constitution of India based on the debates of the Constituent Assembly of India and the first draft of Sir Benegal Narsing Rau. He was born into a Dalit/untouchable caste, and he worked to end caste-baste discrimination. His conversion from Hinduism to Buddhism and inspired mass conversions, apparently. That's probably why Modi & friends don't like him? Not sure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._R._Ambedkar
I have no clue so I honestly would have to ask about the bottom ones
Malayalam cinema is a segment of Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both the mainstream film industry, sometimes referred to as Mollywood (as opposed to Bollywood = Hindu films), and independent Malayalam films. But no idea who this guy is, though. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema
Shein was banned, allegedly due to privacy concerns, but Reliance Retail (owned by the someone named Ambani, related to the one of the insanely expensive wedding, I think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_of_Anant_Ambani_and_Radhika_Merchant) has launched an app in India to sell fashionwear from China's Shein under a licensing deal. https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/billionaire-ambanis-reliance-brings-shein-back-india-after-2020-app-ban-2025-02-02/
Oh, just like the german mainstream media - though with the roles reversed and not with Hindu obviously. No exaggeration either, the phrasing of articles are hilariously obvious. (To be clear, I despise the manipulation of information for political reasons in a democracy - no matter how uncomfortable the truth might be for either side)
In Indian politics, achhe din aane waale hain (lit. 'Good days are coming') was the Hindi slogan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2014 Indian general election. The slogan was coined by the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, with the intention of conveying that a prosperous future was in store for India if the BJP came into power. The good days still haven't arrived, so now Modi's main focus has changed. Hmm, wonder if that'll happen to the US as well? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achhe_Din_Aane_Waale_Hain
"Even if you’re unfamiliar with the context of Sanitary Panels’ comics, the artist’s humor makes the message clear and relatable" - A bit more context in the article about the people mentioned in the comics still would be cool BP
I went through them adding a bit more context that I could find. I'm not from India, but this is what I've learned about in class/found on the internet.
Load More Replies...Whoa, you really did *not* get it, or this is missing a [/s]. Because these are about India, so most of the people depicted are brown and more likely to be Hindu than Christian. I understood some of them, because I've learned a small amount in class - but yeah, I'd love to have more context so I can learn more! (edit: went on a google spree to add some context myself)
Load More Replies..."Even if you’re unfamiliar with the context of Sanitary Panels’ comics, the artist’s humor makes the message clear and relatable" - A bit more context in the article about the people mentioned in the comics still would be cool BP
I went through them adding a bit more context that I could find. I'm not from India, but this is what I've learned about in class/found on the internet.
Load More Replies...Whoa, you really did *not* get it, or this is missing a [/s]. Because these are about India, so most of the people depicted are brown and more likely to be Hindu than Christian. I understood some of them, because I've learned a small amount in class - but yeah, I'd love to have more context so I can learn more! (edit: went on a google spree to add some context myself)
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