An essay on the first stirrings of my affair with the desert.
Why Zelenskyy’s ‘Selfie Videos’ Are Helping Ukraine Win the PR War Against Russia
A social media scholar says the authenticity, connection and immediacy of Zelenskyy’s appeal explains why his videos were so powerful.
The Batman: Same Old Hypermasculine Heroes, Sexualised Women and Disfigured Baddies
Despite seismic cultural shifts since the last movie, the 2022 version of Batman seems to be trotting out the same old tropes.
Climate Change: Why It Is Now or Never for India
A new UN report has warned that climate change repercussions for India will be irreversible if New Delhi doesn't take drastic measures by 2030. Are Indian authorities up for …
Indian Student Shot at, Injured in Ukraine’s Kyiv: Union Minister
V.K. Singh said around 1,700 students are still waiting to be evacuated from Ukraine, which has been facing a Russian attack last Thursday.
How a Teenager’s Twitter Bot Tracks Russian Oligarchs
A college student who's been tracking Elon Musk's plane is now also posting the movements of Russian oligarchs on Twitter. The thing is: almost anyone can do it.
Do I Really Look Beautiful?
A poem on the physical and emotional torment women with hirsutism face.
Murder
A poem on the exhausting work and hustle culture of today.
Is Love Overrated?
A poem on the frustration of a hopeless romantic after experiencing another lonely Valentine's day.
Ukraine: Stranded Indian Students Describe Chaos and Conflict as They Try To Leave
Many students who are in the northeastern part of Ukraine, close to the Russian border, see no signs of relief.