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A few gender based nuggets from an Indian newspaper
10 DecI just love Indian newspapers … they are the gift that keeps on giving in terms of provoking my thoughts and giving me fresh ideas. Here’s a couple of adverts from Monday’s Hindustan Times, which I read on the flight home.
Firstly, a front page advert for a TV show aimed at, I think, empowering young women:
And also this advert from a finance company offering women specific mortgages:
It’s wonderful to be home and to see my friends and family again, but I’m already missing the warmth and vibrancy of life in India. I hope I can go back again soon.
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