Becky Blab

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Skehar Kapur & Sadhguru’s discussion series

March 26th, 2010 · No Comments

Shekhar Kapur is a film director and practices Isha Yoga. Below is a three-part series where he probes Sadhguru about some of life’s major questions. Part 1: The Guru [youtube P7uZQZOvCG0] Part 2:  On Love [youtube EzWze-5Jafo] Part 3: On Relationships [youtube fcLgUjJMjoM]

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Tags: human development · media · spirituality

Eat, Pray, Love–the movie

March 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment

The trailer was just released. I’m sorry that “Richard from Texas” is missing this. I’m sure he would’ve had a lot to say about it! (In my brief encounter with him at the Isha Yoga Center, he seemed to be a fountain of knowledge…) [youtube iZzmqHJ0gPU]

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Tags: Isha US · media · spirituality

Mahila on motorbikes

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Besides the horrible way this article refers to the actresses, I just wanted to highlight that two upcoming films will be featuring women on motorcycles, and here’s what they have to say about it: “Riding a bike was liberating. It was something I always wanted to do — it’s feminine, fiesty and fun. The thrill [...]

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Tags: empowerment · gender roles and division of labour · media · mobility

Feminism ‘Unlimited’

August 18th, 2008 · No Comments

My recent post on UltraViolet: I VOLUNTEERED TO HELP at the Jaipur Film Festival and one of the films I liked most was UnLimited Girls by Paromita Vohra, which is being touted as India’s first feminist film. UnLimited Girls humorously explores engagements with feminism in contemporary India and is a must-see for those participating in [...]

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Tags: activism · culture · feminism · me · media