Welcome to Newspaperwali!
We are a bimonthly feminist newsletter that explores gender, media, and news across South Asia. Through sharp commentary, curated stories, and original reporting, we spotlight women's voices, unpack gendered narratives in the news, and celebrate achievements by women and marginalized communities across the region.
Some issues we have covered in the past:
Barriers to Women in Politics: Money, Dynasty and Violent Misogyny
Rape Culture in South Asia and Death Penalty Debate in Bangladesh and Nepal
Each issue features:
A deep analysis on one key theme
Postcards spotlighting courageous South Asian women
Extensive feminist reading lists
Newspaperwali is curated by Bansari Kamdar, a seasoned journalist and researcher. Prior to this, Kamdar worked as the Europe, Middle East, and Africa editor at Reuters News. As an independent reporter she has also contributed to some of the world’s most respected publications, including The Boston Globe, The Diplomat, HuffPost, The Conversation and World Politics Review among others.
The newsletter has also featured some brilliant guest writers and reporters from India, Maldives, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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