July 30, 2018
by Neelima
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Gender, Identity and Fishermen @ BYOB Party in May 2018 (Part 9)

Bhavish spoke about Shikhandi by Devdutt Pattanaik. This book has been the subject of a couple of our previous BYOB Parties. Bhavish appreciated the way Pattanaik explored queerness in Indian mythology, revealing how Indians were remarkably casual about gender fluidity and the … Continue reading

May 28, 2015
by Neelima
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Of Birthdays and Mothers @ Talking Terrace Book Club in May 2015 (Part 2)

The seriousness of our May session was interrupted by Srishti’s return to Good Omens. She takes her time with her books. “The baby swapping I told you about finally happened,” she said,” and it was all because of the chattering … Continue reading