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Did Women Have Economic Agency in Ancient India?
How did women in ancient India exercise their economic agency? Dr. Smita Sahgal, historian, explains.
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How Did Popular Indian Films Depict the Tawaif’s Agency?
How did films like 'Pakeezah' and 'Umrao Jaan' depict the tawaif's changing status in the '70s and '80s? Dr. Shweta Sachdeva Jha, historian, explains.
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