Miss Prediction’s Terrible But Well-Meaning Astrology Advice Column*
Are you tired of the same old boring advice from those other astrology columns? Well, you’re in luck! Miss Prediction is here to give …
The Liberating Gaze: Sylvia Sleigh’s Bold Rendition of the Nude
Nudity has long been a subject of debate, entangled with notions of fetish, character, and morality. The nude body is often perceived as a …
A Perfect Sunday With My Lover
A fine Sunday morning…i wake up next to you. Time has slowed down for us. We make our breakfast. Slow dancing in the kitchen. …
Respite
I write to feel a little or to feel a little less. Waiting for the chaos to settle down, standing in the eye of …
No Way Out
TW: Child Abuse He came into my life when I was just a little girl I was happy and young, and then he changed …
Undervalued and Unseen: The History of Women’s Work
A popular reel trend on Instagram and TikTok shows women dressed in pastel cottage core dresses, baking bread and kneading dough, endorsing the notion …
Miss Prediction’s Terrible But Well-Meaning Astrology Advice Column*
Are you tired of the same old boring advice from those other astrology columns? Well, you’re in luck! Miss Prediction is here to give you some seriously terrible but well meaning advice that you should definitely (not) follow. Here’s what …
5 Must-Watch Films from South Asia that Tackle Gender-based Violence
In this listicle, we present 5 remarkable South Asian films that tackle the pervasive issue of gender-based violence. From Bangladesh to Pakistan, India to Sri Lanka, these films delve deep into societal complexities, offering a transformative viewing experience that drives …
Miss Prediction’s Terrible But Well-Meaning Astrology Advice Column*
Are you tired of the same old boring advice from those other astrology columns? Well, you’re in luck! Miss Prediction is here to give you some seriously terrible but well meaning advice that you should definitely (not) follow. Here’s what …
Here’s All You Need to Know About Elizabeth Hobbs, Director of the 2023 Oscar Shortlisted Animation Film – The Debutante
Elizabeth Hobbs celebrates Carrington’s riveting story ‘The Debutante’ with an inventive artistic style of ink, paint and collage; accompanied by an evocative score from composer Hutch Demouilpied. What has your creative journey been like?I didn’t know much about animation when …
7 Best Bottle Episodes in TV History
Our all-time favourite bottle episodes in tv history. Tell us about yours too? Write to us on theblahcksheep@gmail.com and we’ll feature you in our list. The art of storytelling on television often involves expansive and elaborate plots, but sometimes, the …
On Being a Film Producer, Burnouts and Underbelly of Bollywood: Meet Yash Arora, The Creative Producer behind 75 Ads
Producing is the art of managing people and egos”, says Yash Arora, a film producer based out of Burbank, California. He’s worked on creative projects with Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, Microsoft, One Plus, and Nestle among many others. What enticed you to …
Meet Derrick T. Tuggle, the original Lonely Boy from the viral Black Keys song
Security Guard turned actor and musician, here’s Derrick T. Tuggle’s story after dancing in one of The Black Keys’ most iconic songs. If you know of The Black Keys, chances are you have seen the official music video of ‘Lonely …
What is the Female Gaze? 5 Brilliant Insights from Joey Soloway’s TIFF Masterclass
Every few months, I revisit this talk on the Female Gaze by Joey Soloway and it never fails to pump me up! Here are five insights from their masterclass and much more. Joey Soloway (previously Jill Soloway) is an American television creator, …
New Age Journalism: An Inside Look at The Reporters Collective and the Future of Reporting in India
The Reporters’ Collective (TRC) is a multilingual, multimedia investigative journalism collective that produces deep-dive reportage. TRC, co-founded in 2020 by two journalists Nitin Sethi and Kumar Sambhav, seeks to report the unvarnished truth and hold those in power accountable without …
A Conversation with Ria Sen: An Expert in the United Nations Shares Her Journey and Insights
Ria Sen works in emergency preparedness at the United Nations (UN), where she contributes to delivering a global mandate. She has worked with various UN organizations like the UNDP, UNDRR and UNESCAP for almost a decade. She is currently working …
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This essay on Chaitanya Tamhane’s film ‘Court’ was published by Film Companion in September last year …
The Mummy Shop
This short story ‘The Mummy Shop’ was rejected by BOMB magazine. She pulled the plastic tightly …
Honey and Ashes
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Path Makers
Path Makers by The Blahcksheep is a weekly interview series featuring people that make and shape a country.
Readers’ Recommend List #2
The ‘Readers’ Recommend List’ is a community-curated listicle of must-reads, handpicked by our passionate readers. Hey there book lovers! We took to our Twitter to find out what books you’re …
An Excerpt from Hidden Faces: A Compelling Non-Fiction Account of Early-Stage Recovery
Hidden Faces is a story based on real events. It follows Jasmine through her journey after a suicide attempt and the death of her friend. Falling into substance abuse, her …
Grazing Corner
Showcasing first time writers and fellow blahcksheep whose nouveau ideas need to be herd.
Not All Men
It’s not all men But every single woman They say one bad apple Can’t ruin a tree As the roots …
The CTA of Death: How My Grandmother’s Death Changed My Perspective on Life
I love the song Seventeen Going Under by British artist Sam Fender. These particular lyrics really strike a chord with …
Writer’s Block
What happens when the writer’s block – that dreaded ennui of creative juices – becomes the inspiration for a poetic …
Sea Fret and Other Poems
the sea can be terrible at times – she baits me with her meddling pecks of shells: emulates the ceramic …
Pearl Earing
The dawn breaks apart, Seeing the skies drown in rain, Heart yearns to feel the dew, But my mind still …
A Lonely Monologue
I stepped out of my house after a week, can’t say that I liked it, it was overwhelming for me …
Translations
সময়-যাত্রীর ছদ্মবেশ ধারী দ্রৌপদীকে একটি চিঠি
#Translation #Bengali You can read the original poem in English by Ananya Aneja titled ‘ A Letter …
शीर्षकहीन
#Marathi #Translation You can read the original piece in English by Ananya Agarwal here. मला …
Brown and Feminist? You Must be Mindy Kaling! A Rant.
It rankles when people compare me to Mindy Kaling or Tina Fey the moment they see me. I revisited Chimamanda …
The Ups and Downs of Courting through Covid: A Personal Confession
You can also read this piece in Marathi here. There seemed to be an inexplicable tendency to deny one’s presence …
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Exploring all things lifestyle.
