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Lance Larsens poem captures a particular kind of parental dissonance: the desire to honour ones child as they are now, while occasionally startled by a past that appears in mundane momentscontrasting the experiences of transpeople in a collective home in Bhopal. 2026, Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved.

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Implications of the Look East Policy and Ethnic Violence in Manipur

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Implications of the Look East Policy and Ethnic Violence in Manipur

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No right is absolute: the need for a more responsible use of social media

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Reimagining digital mental health literacy from the Global South: a call for epistemic justice and innovation equity

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Integrating virtual reality into ADHD therapy: advancing clinical evidence and implementation strategies

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Digital wellness or digital dependency? a critical examination of mental health apps and their implications

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Neurobiology of emotional regulation in cyberbullying victims

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Stitching the threads of change: Malayalam actor Indrans as the multifaceted tailor

While many figures in Malayalam cinema have entered the industry through elite artistic networks, a parallel history is shaped by individuals whose artistic journeys emerge from domains of labour that have remained under-recognized within dominant cinematic narratives. Among them is the National Award-winning actor Indrans, whose humble beginnings as a costume designer and tailor constitute a framework for his foray into the film industry and a key component of his distinctive identity. Drawing on a reflective in-person interview with the actor, this conversation explores how Indrans consistently affirms and mobilizes his tailoring background, not as a past remaining in the periphery but as a vital source of embodied knowledge, aesthetic sensitivity and cultural authorship. The conversation foregrounds the continuities between material craft and screen performance, revealing how his artisanal expertise informs his minimalist acting style and creation of characters. Through evaluating his labour within broader shifts in the monetary systems of costume designing and holding an acting career in Malayalam cinema, the conversation situates Indrans as a unique prism, a befitting case in point for revisiting class, skill versus talent and performative authorship from the Kerala context, India, whose four decades of positioning in the Malayalam film industry become a repertoire of data, as an individual who possesses extensive experience and knowledge in the industry, and has witnessed the shifts for nearly half a century. An account of his journey invites a re-examination of the hierarchical structure of cinematic labour, where backstage artisanal work substantially impacts and optimizes on-screen performance. 2025 Intellect Ltd.

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Beyond trauma: a culturally grounded call for mindfulness and expressive arts in the mental health response to intimate partner violence among tribal women in India

Purpose This commentary aims to explore the urgent need for culturally grounded mental health interventions for tribal women survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in India. It advocates for the integration of mindfulness-based expressive art therapy (MBAT) as a culturally relevant, trauma-informed approach to healing that aligns with indigenous epistemologies and traditional modes of expression. Design/methodology/approach Using insights from a scoping review of existing literature on mindfulness and expressive art therapies for IPV survivors, this paper critically evaluates the limitations of Western therapeutic models in tribal contexts. It synthesizes theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence and cultural considerations to propose a decolonial model of healing centered on community, nonverbal expression and ancestral wisdom. Findings Mindfulness and expressive art therapies demonstrate efficacy in enhancing emotional regulation, reducing trauma symptoms and fostering resilience among IPV survivors. However, existing interventions often lack cultural adaptation and ignore the sociohistorical realities of tribal communities. This paper finds that when these therapeutic modalities are tailored to tribal worldviews through symbolic imagery, indigenous art forms and collective healing practices they become powerful tools for trauma recovery and identity restoration. Practical implications This commentary offers clear implications for practice, including culturally responsive therapist training, community-based MBAT delivery and participatory program design. It urges policymakers to incorporate MBAT into district-level public health initiatives and calls for further research on culturally adapted interventions in tribal settings. Originality/value This work contributes original insights by reframing MBAT not as an alternative therapy but as a culturally and spiritually congruent first-line approach for tribal IPV survivors. It bridges gaps in both theory and practice by integrating decolonial perspectives, arts-based methodologies and indigenous knowledge systems into mental health discourse. 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited

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Mike Davisthe Storyteller (1946-2022)

This short note is a recapturing of what Mike Davis stood for and how we all can pay homage to such a great figure who cannot be merely disciplined into any academic specializations. His wonderful marriage of theory and practice is a case in point emphasized throughout this note. 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

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Voices of Elders: The Evolution of the Bodo Movement Through the Student Union and the Rebel Group in Assam, Northeast India

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