Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 17/08/2025@tea-n-see.bsky.social meet @vikishere.bsky.social birds of a city could maybe flock together? 110
Reposted by AmritaMaladroithe @maladroithe.bsky.social · 15/06/2025This would be a summer blockbuster on par with Barbie 553225660
Reposted by Amritaazteclady @azteclady.bsky.social · 01/06/2025📌 Genre romance writers in the U.S. need to start lobbying the U.S. Congress to forestall that happening here. And no, "but my stuff is ~clean~ and ~wholesome~!" won't save you. If you leave erotica or queer writers be axed, all you did was get closer to the blade yourself. All free or no one free. 29557
Reposted by AmritaAmy Hoy @amyhoy.bsky.social · 01/06/2025“ai is useful for research” shot chaser 510524
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 02/05/2025I went out to dinner the other night and there was a family seated with the parents facing each other. On the mom’s side, she was trying to eat while feeding a hyperactive toddler that kept dancing around and balancing a baby that slept on her shoulder. D’you see where this is going? 220
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 30/04/2025I really need Margaret Rogerson to write a sequel to Vespertine 010
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Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Just finished Tomb of Dragons and I understand people’s accusations of queerbaiting and yes, wtf Iana — but what a joy it was to return to Thara Celehar’s world and possibly see him return to the emperor’s court in the next book. 100
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Never did I think in a million years that America would take governing notes from Yogi A. 210
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 10/04/2025So the Dutch take their floors with them when they move, the Italians take their kitchens… waiting to hear from other Europeans what they consider normal rental behaviour.media.tenor.coma gazelle is eating a bowl of popcorn with the words keep goin above itALT: a gazelle is eating a bowl of popcorn with the words keep goin above it 450
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Lilly: What do you wish for women? Neena: What I wish is impossible. Lilly: What is it? Neena: I want girls to be safe. That’s impossible in this country. Oof. youtu.be/1Km1I-C_86A?...youtu.beNeena Gupta on Shame, Sex & Doing Life Her WayYouTube video by Lilly Singh 161
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 20/03/2025A few thoughts on taking the metro in India: It genuinely makes such a difference to my mental health not to be stuck in the horrendous dusty, loud traffic on the streets below. No men spitting or pissing everywhere, no threat of imminent death, the a/c works unlike cabs. 11/10 recommend. 150
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 20/03/2025True luxury is being able to do your everyday ordinary routine without pain or discomfort in one or more limb. 121
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Join Khandaan podcast at THIS link www.youtube.com/live/6n9EseF...youtube.comWelcome to our live show!YouTube video by Khandaan - A Bollywood Podcast 010
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 15/03/2025@ameyc.bsky.social you watching this season? I thought I was out but decided to give first ep a chance and now I’m all in 240
Reposted by AmritaSujoy @9e3k.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Dearest Khandaani People, we are livestreaming this Sunday on YouTube. Join us and let's hang out for a fun filmy chat. See ya there. @asimburney.bsky.social @amritaiq.bsky.social youtube.com/live/Mb1Jfc5... 252
Reposted by AmritaMike McCahill @mikemccahill.bsky.social · 08/03/2025An eye-opening expose of Bollywood's cushy relationship with paid "critics": www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...aljazeera.comBollywood’s dirty secret: Paid reviews that are killing the industryBollywood’s murky side of paid reviews are part of system where fake praise, rate cards, threats and extortion thrive. 066
Reposted by AmritaCitizen.Coping @propcazhpm.bsky.social · 07/03/2025"When Octavia Butler published 1993’s Parable of the Sower about California burning in 2024, following a election of Pres whose slogan is “Make America Great Again”— her intentions weren’t to prophesize, but to make observations backed by historical research…" Free: archive.ph/2025.01.15-1... 👆🏾rollingstone.comOctavia Butler Wanted to Prevent Disaster in Los Angeles. Instead, She Predicted ItMany have called Butler a prophet for her futuristic prediction on L.A. fires in her novel 'Parable of the Sower,' but her fans see a deeper meaning. 14417
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Why is the default always “the uterus will fall out”?? How many uteruses have littered the grounds of various sports for this to be the default reason why we can’t do stuff? They pulled it out for ski jumps too! 040
Reposted by AmritaSaeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 28/02/2025My mentor and dear friend @roxanegay.bsky.social recently joined me here at Harvard Medical School for an incredible event. We both read new work and then had a wide-ranging discussion about the creative life, politics and culture. I’m delighted to be able to share the video now:youtube.comCreative Nonfiction in Conversation: Roxane Gay and Saeed JonesYouTube video by HMS: Global Health and Social Medicine 39878127
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 02/03/2025@bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social they’re making Jane the Virgin (India). The teaser looks hella awkward youtu.be/DI_nt5ZitgE?...youtu.beHotstar Specials: Oops Ab Kya? | Official Teaser | Streaming Feb 20 | DisneyPlus HotstarYouTube video by JioHotstar 220
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Everytime I see a random Hollywood project announce Akshay Khanna as part of its cast, I get really excited… and then realize it’s the British actor (no shade to him). 030
Reposted by AmritaShehzad irani @chottabhai.bsky.social · 28/02/2025What a fascinating episode at #khandaanpodcast I agree completely with @amritaiq.bsky.social #nagina is a classic not to be missed. Loved the insights into your mind palace💕😁 111
Reposted by AmritaKJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 16/02/2025NB: laudanum was opium dissolved in alcohol, and in Victorian times they used alcohol about as strong as whisky. Wilkie Collins drank a *pint* of this, *a day*. So if you have ever wondered about his plotting, wonder no more. 1436783
Reposted by AmritaBeth Loves Bollywood (Beth Watkins) @bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social · 14/02/2025@amritaiq.bsky.social @asimburney.bsky.social @9e3k.bsky.social Watching nostalgia NOT be powerful enough for y’all re: Kaalia is SO FUNNYmedia.tenor.coma man with a mustache is smiling and says " giggles "ALT: a man with a mustache is smiling and says " giggles " 241
Reposted by AmritaBeth Loves Bollywood (Beth Watkins) @bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social · 14/02/2025“These old-ass movies you like, @amritaiq.bsky.social” 😆 @asimburney.bsky.social describing the output of Inder Raj Anand on the Khandaan episode on Kaalia. 141
Reposted by AmritaChaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Jane Eyre Jane Watir Jane Erthe Jane Fyre Long ago, the four Janes lived togethir yn harmonye... Until the Fyre Janes attackid. 282034503
Reposted by AmritaYvonne Lam @yvonnezlam.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Scientist followers, can we help? 133
Reposted by AmritaBeth Loves Bollywood (Beth Watkins) @bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Mard is A LOT...but is it too much? Listen to @amritaiq.bsky.social, @vertigay314.bsky.social, and Stella Dilla discuss it and Manmohan Desai's other best films on this masalatastic episode of Bollywood Drafts. bollywood-drafts.pinecast.co/episode/be12... Cine qua non, amirite? #DesiWatch 271
Reposted by AmritaEleanor @dewaanifordrama.bsky.social · 03/02/2025For 31 years, the South African govt has tried to negotiate to buy land from a small population that holds the majority of wealth & land & they have refused to cooperate. That is the only reason land seizures are on the table. Plus this land was stolen by white people from bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comDonald Trump threatens to cut funding for South Africa over land reform policySouth Africa last month passed a law allowing the seizure of land under certain circumstances. 101
Reposted by Amritavikishere.bsky.social @vikishere.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Listening to @amritaiq.bsky.social talk about Caravan on the Khandan podcast made me revisit this movie. Omg Jeetendra is not just terrible, but unbearable. But I swear on Aruna Iranis abs in this movie, I'm on a fat loss, high protein diet with gym 🏋️♂️ 💪 everyday asap. 111
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 01/02/2025There are narcissists and then there’s Karla Sofia Gascon. Whew. 051
Reposted by AmritaManish (he/him/his) @vertigay314.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Welcoming @bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social @amritaiq.bsky.social and Aaditya to Bollywood Drafts to rank the top 10 Manmohan Desai movies! bollywood-drafts.pinecast.co/episode/be12...bollywood-drafts.pinecast.coManmohan Desai Top 10Ranking the films of the Masala godfather 142
Reposted by AmritaThomas “Scary” Fuchs 🎃👻💀 @thomasfuchs.at · 26/01/2025Computer scientists hard at work writing papers titled, "Does Magic exist?" 29317
Reposted by AmritaC.H. Romatowski @chromatowski.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Folks who’ve fully recovered from Covid can really help your friends and neighbors who haven’t. If that’s you and you’re in SF—or know anyone in SF who fits the bill—check out this very worthwhile study! 33327
Reposted by Amritadell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Big story @ WIRED. Find a comfy chair. By @dmehro.bsky.social & @agreenberg.bsky.social www.wired.com/school-swatt... 1736473
Reposted by AmritaIf you know you know @privatechand.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Taking advantage of jetlag to translate a 16th C Portuguese translation and summary of works raided from Hindu libraries in Goa. One intriguing thing about the compendium is that there is clear evidence already of a focus on brahmins and of learned knowledge traditions in European reporting 1/ 4525
Reposted by AmritaRima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 04/01/2025“To turn off, go to Settings > Apps > Photos on iOS and turn off Enhanced Visual Search. On Mac, open Photos and go to Settings > General to do the same. You must do it on each of your Apple devices.” 16962515726
Reposted by AmritaBeth Loves Bollywood (Beth Watkins) @bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social · 02/01/2025* desperate plea to find the other fans of 50s and 60s Bengali cinema on Bluesky * (gif is my own handiwork from one of my favorites: Saat Pake Bandha, 1963) #DesiWatch 5135
Reposted by AmritaBeth Loves Bollywood (Beth Watkins) @bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social · 02/01/2025(Sagarika, 1956) (gif by @amritaiq.bsky.social, back when we co-authored a classic Bengali cinema blog) 283
Reposted by AmritaMovies Silently @moviessilently.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Why pay for streaming that doesn't offer old movies when you can stream archival materials for FREE? I have an entire thread dedicated to 100% free, no signup silent film streaming courtesy of libraries, national archives, film foundations and more! 15695332
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 24/12/2024The Cubbon Park Secret Santa thing is such a New India story, it feels faintly unreal. A bunch of upper middle class Indians trying to utilise public space with a genteel activity (reading in the park!) -> they announce a Secret Santa -> the park wardens think it’s some kind of sale -> 154
Reposted by Amritacait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 19/12/2024god now i'm thinking about the mummy (1999) again. some of the best any human being has ever looked on film. a two hour nonstop bisexual awakening 822409481
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Not the biggest fan of the Lively/Reynolds duo but this is gross on so many levels 120
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Sometimes I get really mad that we don’t see more Simone Ashley projects and then I realize that if I were that gorgeous and that successful, I too would prefer to just hang out on various beaches. 030
Amrita @amritaiq.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Once again reminded that there are people out there in the world - neighbors, friends, family - who function without keeping lists. Just… raw dogging life. 210
