An Instagram poet writes about how using social media to manifest talent can have a harmful effect on mental health.
Healing the Ache
The poet describes his beloved's struggles with overcoming years of traumas, both physical and emotional.
We Should Have Embraced, Not Mocked, ‘Cow Hug Day’
That in one fell swoop the never-to-be-celebrated 'Cow Hug Day' was consigned to the trash bin of history is, in the eyes of this writer, a great tragedy.
IITs Will Remain Elitist Until They Prioritise the Needs of Marginalised Students
The response of the IITs to such a critical issue is often seen as formulaic – more akin to solving an engineering problem, without considering the psychological dimensions of …
With BBC Tax Raid, the Modi Cult Makes India the ‘Smother of Democracy’
Enough has been said and written about the government’s ongoing attacks on media freedom and democracy but the latest offensive raises three noteworthy points.
The Incredible Story of How East African Culture Shaped the Music of a State in India
Dhamaal music and dance reveals a rich and complex mixing of cultures that is shaped by history.
What Happened When I Watched ‘Groundhog Day’ Every Day for a Year
On a Monday morning in September of 2021, I sat down on my couch and hit play.
The Wall Street Journal, Economist and FT All Now Have Female Editors – What Does It Mean for Business?
Emma Tucker’s arrival as editor of 'The Wall Street Journal' means that there are women running the three most important outlets for financial commentary.
Swara Bhasker Shows You Can and Should Be in Charge of Your Own Love Story
At a time when interfaith marriages are being criminalised and censored across India like never before, the actor's wedding comes as a booster shot for young interfaith and intercaste …
Transience of a Life
A little life thrived in the bounds of freedom, Free from bareness of soul, Its falsifications and deceptions, And sullenness of relations. Having flown down like a bird from …