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The Indian female body has historically been policed. Fair skin, long hair, and a slim-but-curvy figure (think Bollywood heroine of the 90s) was the gold standard.

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This feature moves beyond clichés (like "Indian women are traditional") to explore the dualities, resilience, and modern revolutions happening in their lives. The Indian female body has historically been policed

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