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How Did Mumbai’s Dance Bar Ban Impact Bar Dancers?
What were the problems with the Mumbai ban on dance bars in 2005? Dr. Chaitanya Lakkimsetti, sociologist, explains.
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Why Did the State Start Regulating Prostitution in 19th Century India?
Why did the state start regulating sex work in 19th century India? Dr. Ashwini Tambe, gender and sexuality studies scholar, explains.
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How Did Indian Diaspora Influence Cinema of the 1990s?
How did the diasporic audience impact India's film industry? Dr. Rajani Mazumdar, film scholar, explains.
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How Courtesans Shaped Bombay Cinema
How did courtesans shape Bombay cinema, and how has their depiction in cinema evolved with time? Dr. Ruth Vanita, gender and sexuality studies scholar, explains.
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