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How Women-Owned 'Aunty Bars' Of Mumbai Defied Prohibition In The 1950s

Between 1949 and 1972, the Bombay Prohibition Act banned alcohol to promote post-independence ideals. In defiance, women-led "Aunty Bars" emerged as secret speakeasies, blending ingenuity with resistance against societal and legal restrictions.

By Ishika Thanvi
Dec 19, 2024 12:28 IST 3 Min read
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