Of missing bindi and portrayal of protagonists in Indian advertising

It is festive season now in India and mass media is full of ads from retail, jewellery and fashion brands. Some of the ads which featured protagonists in traditional Indian wear but without a bindi on the forehead faced criticism on Twitter (where else?) and some even tagged the brand handles. The question, ‘does art … Continue reading Of missing bindi and portrayal of protagonists in Indian advertising