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Fantasy attempts to break the taboos and misconceptions forced
on the Indian sociocultural scenario in the latter half of After
Death. With a mix of serious readings and bold visuals, our
attempt shall be to bring sex out of the closet. What is considered
sinful today, was a collective celebration of ethos for 700 years
from the 3rd century to the late 10th century AD . From the
emergence of Tantra to the temples of Khajuraho this sentiment
has been proudly displayed in our art, literature, and religion.
Sex in the name of Hindu nationalism: it was a clever tactic and
historically true enough.
'What does he mean by 'latter half of After Death'?'
Rahul scanned the page. ' AD ,' he replied, twirling hairs on his
Captain Ahab beard. 'After Death.'
There were book reviews, articles on prostitution, abortion,
masturbation, and a recycled election pitch from Chrysler's Lee
Iacocca, written when he was still acting much like a contender for
the I-put-the-company-back-on-its-feet-let-me-run-the-country
presidential tactic. The piece concerned the stultifying effects of too
much bureaucracy in America although every word applied equally
to India. There was an 'open letter' by Mulk Raj Anand - a literary
monument much given to writing rambling 'open letters' instead
of troubling himself with actual reviews or articles - to one of the
best Western writers on India, BBC correspondent Mark Tully. I
could not decipher exactly what Mulk's point was, though one could
hardly miss its uncharitable tone.
Then, of course, there were pictorials. Or rather, there was a
centrefold spread:
Name: Pinky Sahani
Age: 24
Occupation: Managing a Boutique
Other Interests: Painting
Rather pretty, with a large mole, Pinky exhibited a perfectly
proportioned torso with huge, strapping thighs on legs that, despite
black stilettos, seemed at least a foot too short. Photographed leaning
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