Morning Update: Loving lesbian couple in ad shocks India; Twitter CEO Dick Costolo stepping down

Miranda Ward

June 12, 2015 8:26

Mashable: Loving lesbian couple in ad shocks India, then goes viral

A groundbreaking commercial in India portrays a relationship between two women that has swept the traditional country, where being gay could send a person to prison.

Clothing brand Anouk Ethnic Wear’s three-minute spot, called “The Visit,” shows a live-in couple chatting casually and primping in preparation for a visit from one of the woman’s parents.

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Miranda Ward

Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.