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Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Pride vs Prejudice
Even after decriminalisation, queer Sikhs continue to face challenges. The cancellation of the Amritsar Pride parade underscores ongoing tensions, yet many still find strength and support in their faith and community, writes Chintan Girish Modi
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business Standard
High Altitude Heroines: Women's travelogues from British India revived
A collection of essays brings together enchanting travelogues by women from early 20th-century British India Premium Chintan Girish Modi Listen to This Article High Altitude Heroines Authors: Alexandra David-Néel, Fanny Bullock Workman, Henrietta Sands Merrick and Lilian A Starr Publisher: Speaking Tiger Pages: 296 Price: ₹599 People who love travelogues often gravitate towards them for the vicarious pleasure that is to be found in the adventures of those who have the time, money and opportunity to undertake perilous journeys. The thrill of being transported to an exciting new location, even as they remain surrounded by their daily obligations and responsibilities, is beyond compare. High Altitude Heroines: Four Early Explorers in the High Himalayas published by Speaking Tiger, is one such volume. It brings together a set of
