Through ‘bold’ pap stunts, influencers navigate a competitive digital world, but the outrage they spark reveals more about society’s discomfort with women’s autonomy than about their clothes.
About The Author
Rani is a Journalist and a part of the Social Media Team at Outlook. She writes about popular culture, gender, films, and society. She has a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
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Social media has allowed South Asian designers and the public to resist cultural appropriation by mega brands.
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The Lady in White’s career in photos ahead of her appearance at the Cannes Red Carpet
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It’s telling that it took 77 years for the Met Gala to centre Black style—even if it is focusing on menswear, it is still a landmark. How this year’s Met Gala goes down will be a true testament to whether the fashion industry is ready to learn from its past mistakes.
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This explorative piece pulls to the front the boys' locker room talk that is manifesting digitally in today’s day and age, where men gather not to heal, but to plot—where heartbreak turns into strategy, and self-improvement is rebranded as domination
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Supreme Court lawyer Shahrukh Alam talks to Rani Jana about the legal and constitutional aspects of censorship, political satire and the recent controversies surrounding Kunal Kamra.
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The 'perfectionist' usually stays clear of negative roles in films. But when he does choose them, they are difficult to forget.
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From K-pop groups to Taekwondo demonstrations, the second edition of the Korean Karnival brought a slice of South Korea to Delhi. With Korean food stalls, beauty product booths, and cultural exhibits, the festival celebrated Hallyu, drawing in die-hard fans as well as curious passersby.
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The world is presently battling a loneliness epidemic, but it’s the ‘well-connected’ who are the loneliest. These days, they are looking to make connections at social meet-ups
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Apart from the looming threat of sexual exploitation, the lack of healthcare facilities and basic amenities, such as sanitary pads and other feminine hygiene products, pose another threat to the already vulnerable group
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