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When the Dolls Came Home

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Indian erotica exists in the past.
Any debate or discussion about the erotic in Indian context is always in relation to history. Evidence of erotica in plastic arts, temple architecture or literature are in context to the past. Predominant examples of Indian erotica include the Khajuraho sculptures (9-12 Century BC); texts like the Kamasutra (2nd Century [...]

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The Virgin and Her God

My God is Hindu. I  cannot help the faith and tradition ingrained in me since childhood and find it tiresome to convert allegiance. At desperate times, which is more than often, any God would do, as long as He responds when I implore Him and is efficacious in resolving my issues.
Predominantly my God is male. After the [...]

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I don’t wear it around my neck always.
Why? maamis ask.
Why not?I retort.
But you are married, no?
At times, in a fit of pique, I let that go unanswered, indicating as living in sin. 
For myself I ‘ve tried excuses:
 *I don’t wear it after a fashion-Illai, I hardly follow trends 
 * Villains on the street might snatch my chain- Perhaps
 *My [...]

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