Nangeli's story is about caste- based violence, but history writers continuously ignore the original context and imbue the folklore with borrowed Western ideas of modesty.
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Aimless Walking: An Act of Revolt
We are made for much more than that commute to and from work.
Why Do Boys With Long Hair Upset Society?
The insidious creation of the gender binary has resulted in every little thing clearly demarcated as belonging to either 'boys' or 'girls'
Twisted Roots
The author writes about having multiple ‘homes’, her sense of belonging and misplaced identity.
How Does Mother Read My English Poems?
'On some days she eats one, like a mango from our backyard.'
‘The Staircase’ Is the Natural Next Step in Our True-Crime Watching Spree
True crime has come a long way. The new HBO Max series, starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette, has the posh cast and opulent production values that showcase the genre's …
An Egyptologist on How ‘Moon Knight’ Gets the Gods Right
Lesser-known gods are featured in the Marvel series, which has pleased experts and fans alike.
Poem: Death of a Santoor
"...We are here / To listen, the nature of each instrument / Merges with the nature of another, / And music is born."