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Zinta hits at ‘Barbarian’ eve teasers on her BBC column
In her second column for bbcnews.com leading Bollywood star Priety Zinta has hit out at 'eve teasing'. Detailing her own experiences of sexual harassment she wonders why women in Indian are still not safe to walk the streets of their own cities.
And she asks why more isn't being done to protect them from the 'everyday villians' who sometimes act like 'barbarians'.
In her column on bbcnews.com/southasia, Zinta has opined on how it feels like to be a women in India. Zinta said, "I don't feel safe on the streets, neither do a lot of women in India. It is because of a phenomenon we in India call 'eve teasing'. It sounds rather biblical and innocent but 'eve teasing' could range from catcalls to sexual assault of women."
Zinta has also spoken about her theory around dealing with eveteasing. "In life I have a "one tight slap" theory. It means if anyone makes me uncomfortable or treats me like a piece of meat then they get a dose of my theory."
About the role played by the Indian media and cinema, Zinta says, "For one,I think it has to do with a sex explosion in our media. There's too much of smut on prime time television. It's all about men imitating all the dangerously sexist images of women that our media spits out day and night. I daresay that some of today's cinema is also to blame."
Zinta joined the BBC as a columnist in March this year.
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Goafest 2026 registrations now open at early bird rates
South Asia’s top advertising festival returns to Goa in May with fresh ideas and big conversations.
MUMBAI: Goafest is back and this time it’s not just calling for entries, it’s calling for everyone who wants to stay ahead of the creative curve. Delegate registrations for the 19th edition of Goafest, South Asia’s premier festival celebrating creativity and advertising excellence, are now open. Early Bird rates are available until 30 April 2026. The festival will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. It promises a dynamic line-up of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities designed to spark fresh perspectives and meaningful industry connections.
Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) president Srinivasan K. Swamy said, “Goafest continues to be a defining platform for the advertising and marketing community, bringing together diverse voices from across the ecosystem.”
Goafest 2026 co-chairman of the organising committee Mohit Joshi added, “Each year, Goafest creates an environment that encourages collaboration and connection across the industry.”
Goafest is co-hosted by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC). The event has established itself as one of the most anticipated gatherings in the advertising and marketing calendar, offering professionals a space to exchange ideas, learn from leaders and celebrate outstanding work.
In the fast-moving world of creativity, where trends change faster than campaign deadlines, Goafest remains the annual pit-stop where the industry catches its breath, swaps stories and leaves inspired ready to create the next big idea.
