Amrita
@amritaiq.bsky.social
“Please handle with care. I’m a fragile.”
Co-host Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast
Co-host Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast
@tea-n-see.bsky.social meet @vikishere.bsky.social birds of a city could maybe flock together?
August 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
@tea-n-see.bsky.social meet @vikishere.bsky.social birds of a city could maybe flock together?
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This would be a summer blockbuster on par with Barbie
June 15, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This would be a summer blockbuster on par with Barbie
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📌 Genre romance writers in the U.S. need to start lobbying the U.S. Congress to forestall that happening here. And no, "but my stuff is ~clean~ and ~wholesome~!" won't save you. If you leave erotica or queer writers be axed, all you did was get closer to the blade yourself.
All free or no one free.
All free or no one free.
The arrest of online fanfic erotica writers (99% young women) in China is still ongoing, some are getting sentenced to 10 years in prison
I didn’t see any newer international coverage of this but I saw on Weibo today that more writers are getting sentenced right now
amp.scmp.com/news/china/p...
I didn’t see any newer international coverage of this but I saw on Weibo today that more writers are getting sentenced right now
amp.scmp.com/news/china/p...
Chinese police target writers of gay erotica with prison terms and heavy fines
The crackdown in Anhui has triggered debates about possible abuses of power and whether the law itself is too heavy-handed.
amp.scmp.com
June 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
📌 Genre romance writers in the U.S. need to start lobbying the U.S. Congress to forestall that happening here. And no, "but my stuff is ~clean~ and ~wholesome~!" won't save you. If you leave erotica or queer writers be axed, all you did was get closer to the blade yourself.
All free or no one free.
All free or no one free.
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“ai is useful for research”
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June 1, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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I went out to dinner the other night and there was a family seated with the parents facing each other. On the mom’s side, she was trying to eat while feeding a hyperactive toddler that kept dancing around and balancing a baby that slept on her shoulder. D’you see where this is going?
May 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I went out to dinner the other night and there was a family seated with the parents facing each other. On the mom’s side, she was trying to eat while feeding a hyperactive toddler that kept dancing around and balancing a baby that slept on her shoulder. D’you see where this is going?
I really need Margaret Rogerson to write a sequel to Vespertine
April 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I really need Margaret Rogerson to write a sequel to Vespertine
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Just finished Tomb of Dragons and I understand people’s accusations of queerbaiting and yes, wtf Iana — but what a joy it was to return to Thara Celehar’s world and possibly see him return to the emperor’s court in the next book.
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Just finished Tomb of Dragons and I understand people’s accusations of queerbaiting and yes, wtf Iana — but what a joy it was to return to Thara Celehar’s world and possibly see him return to the emperor’s court in the next book.
Never did I think in a million years that America would take governing notes from Yogi A.
April 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Never did I think in a million years that America would take governing notes from Yogi A.
So the Dutch take their floors with them when they move, the Italians take their kitchens… waiting to hear from other Europeans what they consider normal rental behaviour.
a gazelle is eating a bowl of popcorn with the words keep goin above it
ALT: a gazelle is eating a bowl of popcorn with the words keep goin above it
media.tenor.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
So the Dutch take their floors with them when they move, the Italians take their kitchens… waiting to hear from other Europeans what they consider normal rental behaviour.
Lilly: What do you wish for women?
Neena: What I wish is impossible.
Lilly: What is it?
Neena: I want girls to be safe. That’s impossible in this country.
Oof.
youtu.be/1Km1I-C_86A?...
Neena: What I wish is impossible.
Lilly: What is it?
Neena: I want girls to be safe. That’s impossible in this country.
Oof.
youtu.be/1Km1I-C_86A?...
Neena Gupta on Shame, Sex & Doing Life Her Way
YouTube video by Lilly Singh
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Lilly: What do you wish for women?
Neena: What I wish is impossible.
Lilly: What is it?
Neena: I want girls to be safe. That’s impossible in this country.
Oof.
youtu.be/1Km1I-C_86A?...
Neena: What I wish is impossible.
Lilly: What is it?
Neena: I want girls to be safe. That’s impossible in this country.
Oof.
youtu.be/1Km1I-C_86A?...
For those who missed this scorcher 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
To no one's surprise this has been deleted, so sharing screenshots here!
The BEST writing on what plagues Bollywood that I think I’ve ever read.
The cultural intelligentsia at the Wire sitting on their lofty panels trotting out buzz words in perfectly spoken English sentences should really learn
medium.com/@howardspiel...
The cultural intelligentsia at the Wire sitting on their lofty panels trotting out buzz words in perfectly spoken English sentences should really learn
medium.com/@howardspiel...
March 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
For those who missed this scorcher 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
A few thoughts on taking the metro in India:
It genuinely makes such a difference to my mental health not to be stuck in the horrendous dusty, loud traffic on the streets below. No men spitting or pissing everywhere, no threat of imminent death, the a/c works unlike cabs. 11/10 recommend.
It genuinely makes such a difference to my mental health not to be stuck in the horrendous dusty, loud traffic on the streets below. No men spitting or pissing everywhere, no threat of imminent death, the a/c works unlike cabs. 11/10 recommend.
March 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
A few thoughts on taking the metro in India:
It genuinely makes such a difference to my mental health not to be stuck in the horrendous dusty, loud traffic on the streets below. No men spitting or pissing everywhere, no threat of imminent death, the a/c works unlike cabs. 11/10 recommend.
It genuinely makes such a difference to my mental health not to be stuck in the horrendous dusty, loud traffic on the streets below. No men spitting or pissing everywhere, no threat of imminent death, the a/c works unlike cabs. 11/10 recommend.
True luxury is being able to do your everyday ordinary routine without pain or discomfort in one or more limb.
March 20, 2025 at 4:56 AM
True luxury is being able to do your everyday ordinary routine without pain or discomfort in one or more limb.
Welcome to our live show!
YouTube video by Khandaan - A Bollywood Podcast
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March 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@ameyc.bsky.social you watching this season? I thought I was out but decided to give first ep a chance and now I’m all in
March 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
@ameyc.bsky.social you watching this season? I thought I was out but decided to give first ep a chance and now I’m all in
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Dearest Khandaani People, we are livestreaming this Sunday on YouTube. Join us and let's hang out for a fun filmy chat. See ya there.
@asimburney.bsky.social
@amritaiq.bsky.social
youtube.com/live/Mb1Jfc5...
@asimburney.bsky.social
@amritaiq.bsky.social
youtube.com/live/Mb1Jfc5...
March 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Dearest Khandaani People, we are livestreaming this Sunday on YouTube. Join us and let's hang out for a fun filmy chat. See ya there.
@asimburney.bsky.social
@amritaiq.bsky.social
youtube.com/live/Mb1Jfc5...
@asimburney.bsky.social
@amritaiq.bsky.social
youtube.com/live/Mb1Jfc5...
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An eye-opening expose of Bollywood's cushy relationship with paid "critics": www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
Bollywood’s dirty secret: Paid reviews that are killing the industry
Bollywood’s murky side of paid reviews are part of system where fake praise, rate cards, threats and extortion thrive.
www.aljazeera.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
An eye-opening expose of Bollywood's cushy relationship with paid "critics": www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...
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"When Octavia Butler published 1993’s Parable of the Sower
about California burning in 2024, following a election of Pres whose slogan is “Make America Great Again”— her intentions weren’t to prophesize, but to make observations backed by historical research…"
Free: archive.ph/2025.01.15-1...
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about California burning in 2024, following a election of Pres whose slogan is “Make America Great Again”— her intentions weren’t to prophesize, but to make observations backed by historical research…"
Free: archive.ph/2025.01.15-1...
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March 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"When Octavia Butler published 1993’s Parable of the Sower
about California burning in 2024, following a election of Pres whose slogan is “Make America Great Again”— her intentions weren’t to prophesize, but to make observations backed by historical research…"
Free: archive.ph/2025.01.15-1...
👆🏾
about California burning in 2024, following a election of Pres whose slogan is “Make America Great Again”— her intentions weren’t to prophesize, but to make observations backed by historical research…"
Free: archive.ph/2025.01.15-1...
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Why is the default always “the uterus will fall out”?? How many uteruses have littered the grounds of various sports for this to be the default reason why we can’t do stuff? They pulled it out for ski jumps too!
If you are unfamiliar with the history of “but her uterus will fall out” bullshit related to cis women running. https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/06/22/nx-s1-5015728/women-running-myths-debunk-health-sport
No, running won’t make you infertile. 8 sexist myths women runners disproved
For centuries, women weren't considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They've broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men.
www.npr.org
March 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Why is the default always “the uterus will fall out”?? How many uteruses have littered the grounds of various sports for this to be the default reason why we can’t do stuff? They pulled it out for ski jumps too!
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My mentor and dear friend @roxanegay.bsky.social recently joined me here at Harvard Medical School for an incredible event. We both read new work and then had a wide-ranging discussion about the creative life, politics and culture.
I’m delighted to be able to share the video now:
I’m delighted to be able to share the video now:
Creative Nonfiction in Conversation: Roxane Gay and Saeed Jones
YouTube video by HMS: Global Health and Social Medicine
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My mentor and dear friend @roxanegay.bsky.social recently joined me here at Harvard Medical School for an incredible event. We both read new work and then had a wide-ranging discussion about the creative life, politics and culture.
I’m delighted to be able to share the video now:
I’m delighted to be able to share the video now:
@bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social they’re making Jane the Virgin (India). The teaser looks hella awkward
youtu.be/DI_nt5ZitgE?...
youtu.be/DI_nt5ZitgE?...
Hotstar Specials: Oops Ab Kya? | Official Teaser | Streaming Feb 20 | DisneyPlus Hotstar
YouTube video by JioHotstar
youtu.be
March 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
@bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social they’re making Jane the Virgin (India). The teaser looks hella awkward
youtu.be/DI_nt5ZitgE?...
youtu.be/DI_nt5ZitgE?...
Everytime I see a random Hollywood project announce Akshay Khanna as part of its cast, I get really excited… and then realize it’s the British actor (no shade to him).
March 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Everytime I see a random Hollywood project announce Akshay Khanna as part of its cast, I get really excited… and then realize it’s the British actor (no shade to him).
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What a fascinating episode at #khandaanpodcast I agree completely with @amritaiq.bsky.social #nagina is a classic not to be missed. Loved the insights into your mind palace💕😁
February 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What a fascinating episode at #khandaanpodcast I agree completely with @amritaiq.bsky.social #nagina is a classic not to be missed. Loved the insights into your mind palace💕😁
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NB: laudanum was opium dissolved in alcohol, and in Victorian times they used alcohol about as strong as whisky. Wilkie Collins drank a *pint* of this, *a day*. So if you have ever wondered about his plotting, wonder no more.
The bottle may have contained Laudanum or ‘tincture of opium.’ By the 19thC twenty drops of this would have caused a penny, so was easily affordable & was a staple treatment prescribed as a pain killer. Byron, Dickens, Samuel Taylor Coleridge & Elizabeth Gaskell were all prolific laudanum users.
February 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
NB: laudanum was opium dissolved in alcohol, and in Victorian times they used alcohol about as strong as whisky. Wilkie Collins drank a *pint* of this, *a day*. So if you have ever wondered about his plotting, wonder no more.