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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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    #2

    Comic by artist highlighting Indian society's ironies, featuring scientists discussing nationalism in a lab setting.

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    panther
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to need a more powerful microscope than the one on the table there.

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    Comic strip highlighting the ironies in Indian society, depicting a conversation about sexual assault and societal hypocrisy.

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    Shinobu
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah right, A feminist mother definitely ain't gonna say that. I have one. She will murder me.

    #4

    Stick figure comic highlighting ironies in Indian society with one character making a hypocritical promise.

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    #5

    Comic strip highlighting irony in Indian society; barista offers cappuccino size options: small, medium, large, male ego.

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    panther
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't try the male ego one, you will get caffeine over-dose.

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    #7

    Comic exposing ironies in Indian society and politics, featuring a conversation about boycotting a Tamil film.

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    Comic highlighting ironies in Indian society and politics, featuring a conversation on hair and mental health.

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    #9

    Comic highlighting ironies of Indian society, featuring three characters debating allowed activities, excluding "have fun".

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    #10

    Comic highlighting Indian society ironies with a man questioning his "alpha male" status in two frames.

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    Sky Render
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As in a very early prototype that is far from feature-complete and expected to not work correctly?

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    #12

    Comic strip highlighting ironies in Indian society with repeated question, "What were you wearing?" to different characters.

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    Sky Render
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that this twisted mentality crosses cultural boundaries so easily...

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    #13

    Comic exposing Indian society irony with people at a "Men’s Rights Conference," revealed as a "Women Hating Club."

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    #14

    Comic depicting ironies in Indian society, showing a man discussing poverty line manipulation.

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    Sky Render
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm starting to realize that the far right agenda is identical no matter the nationality. And that is horrifying.

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    Comics satirizing Indian society and politics with three people celebrating with drinks, highlighting accountability issues.

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    Lotekguy
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's every day for the next four years in the USA.

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    #16

    Comic highlighting the ironies of Indian society and politics with characters discussing controversial issues.

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    panther
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a typical republican politician, or evangelical christian.

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    #17

    Stick figure comic illustrating societal and political ironies, highlighting passive observation of political prisoners in India.

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    #18

    Comic on Indian society and politics: people questioning job creation promises, with a satirical response about building a temple.

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    Comic depicting political irony in Indian society with a character discussing swing voter demands.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This also seems to be some woman I can't identify. Or Snape.

    #20

    Comic highlighting Indian society and political ironies, featuring a humorous take on journalism and wealth.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this might be about the 6 day wedding that even made national news over here. Nita Ambani is the grooms mother, IIRC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_of_Anant_Ambani_and_Radhika_Merchant

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    Comic strip highlighting ironies in Indian society, showing two people discussing bulldozing homes and double standards.

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    #23

    Comic about Indian society discussing Ambedkar's real contributions.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    Comics highlighting the ironies of Indian society and politics, featuring ministers with captions questioning their responsibilities.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no clue so I honestly would have to ask about the bottom ones

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    Comic strip highlighting the irony of criticism in the Malayalam film industry, featuring a stick figure and mirror.

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    #26

    Comic strip highlighting Indian society's reaction to Shein before and after a collaboration, illustrating societal irony.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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/

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    Comic strip illustrating Indian society politics; two characters discuss migration and voting choices with humor and irony.

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    Acey
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I firmly believe citizens that stay outside the country for more than a year should not be allowed to participate in any elections that are held in their native country.

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    Comic strip criticizing Indian politics, featuring a figure discussing accusations and consequences related to Adani.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is the aforementioned mega-corporation, which is buddy-buddy with the ruling party. This means that most nationalists support Adani, until it hurts their wallet.

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    Comic highlighting ironies in Indian society and politics: media bias in reporting victims and perpetrators based on religion.

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    TotallyNOTAFox
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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)

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    Comic highlighting ironies in Indian society with a satirical interview featuring PM Modi.

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    Comic highlighting Indian society's irony, 2014 to 2024, questioning promises and focusing on religion.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    Comic highlighting Indian society ironies with a person holding shares, saying only the poor must work 70-hour weeks.

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    Cartoonist depicts societal ironies through a satirical comic of a man showcasing a zoo with unusual 'pets,' mocking politics.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pretty sure that's not Russell Brand, but who is it?

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    #34

    Comic highlighting Indian society's ironies, featuring a character discussing blocking under I.T. Act and feeling offended.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a news portal that was blocked real quick after it made a cartoon about Modi (in shackles) and Trump. https://frontline.thehindu.com/news/editors-guild-condemns-vikatan-ban-press-freedom-india/article69242465.ece

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    #35

    Comic highlighting ironies in Indian society and politics, featuring a teacher asking a student about homework.

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    Comic highlighting ironies in Indian society with stick figures discussing a ticket to "Modi's New India" and a disappearing sign.

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    LB
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NRI stands for non-resident Indian, if I'm interpreting this right. It's like the one above, I think, where people who vote for Modi while they live abroad and don't have to deal with the consequences.

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    Cartoon satirizing Indian society and politics shows repetitive employee of the month awards with two characters.

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