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Watch a hilarious actress shut down people's body-shaming comments about her outfits.

Indian-American actress, producer, and writer Mindy Kaling gets called a lot of things, but "brave" shouldn't be one of them, according to her. She talks to Jimmy Kimmel about backhanded compliments on her weight and why she chooses to wear the clothes she does. Then she gives us a bit of realtalk about how amazing her job and career are so we don't need to pity "Mindy Kaling the sea monster" (if the tabloids had their way!).

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When America's Sweetheart Asks Us To Stop Using This Word, Should We Listen?

Jennifer Lawrence, star of the "Hunger Games" franchise, had a few things to say about how the red-carpet judges treat her weight and figure. I don't want to live in a world where Jennifer Lawrence is not an ideal beauty. It seems like we've taken our body-snarking a bit too far with this one, don't you think?

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I Love This Bollywood Star's Approach To Dealing With Questions About What Being Gay Means

It was a sad day for the LGBT community and activists worldwide when the Supreme Court of India ruled to uphold Section 377 of the penal code, which criminalizes homosexuality. Indians in India and abroad opposed this ruling, which leaves many people in fear of harassment and, worse, punishment by the law. I give Bollywood actor Imran Khan a thumbs up for his clever answers and for helping to educate people on what it means to be tolerant.

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This Ad From India Shows Men Exactly How Creepy They Are When They Stare At Women On The Street

If you're a woman and have been in a public place, chances are you've been the recipient of an unwanted leer or stare from a guy. Sometimes the staring turns into more. One year after Nirbhaya, a young girl in Delhi, was brutally raped on a bus, this Mumbai film school released a video highlighting the harassment and unwanted attention women face while just trying to go about their day. It's meant to start a conversation about what empowerment for women looks like. This problem isn't unique to India, but it's definitely a place to start the conversation.