Biography: Chapal Rani, a female impersonator of Bengali jatra, who blurred boundaries of identity

Excerpted with permission from Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal: The Life and Times of a Female Impersonator, Sandip Roy, Seagull Books.

Back(side) from the dead! Women chasing the perfect body are pumping ‘ethically sourced’ cadaver fat into boobs and butts: ‘We’re recycling’

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Kenyan Clinton Nyapara Mogesa dies in fighting for Russia in Ukraine

KIEV-(MaraviPost)-Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, a 28-year-old Kenyan, has lost his life in Ukraine while fighting for Russian forces, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of foreign recruitment ...

When Celebrity Lookalikes Go Too Far: A Social Science Writer Breaks Down the Problematic Trend (Exclusive)

"Lookalikes’ devotional cosplay may seem like a 'bit' at first, nothing more than flattering fun, but it can creep into ...
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Inside the marketplace powering bespoke AI deepfakes of real women

New research details how Civitai lets users buy and sell tools to fine-tune deepfakes the company says are banned.
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Bethenny Frankel’s $11,300 Bag Is a Rich-Girl Classic — This $23 Find Nails It

Get the Sg Sugu Small Quilted Crossbody Bag for $23 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change. The Sg Sugu Quilted Crossbody Bag captures the same ...
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52 South Koreans arrested for impersonation fraud in Cambodia

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SF exhibit focuses on LGBTQ psychiatry history

Beginning in the 1930s Louise Lawrence began clipping out news articles about transsexuals, cross dressing, and other aspects ...