Having dressed Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian among others, Thierry Mugler is best known for his power dressing creations in the 1980s and was respected in LGBTQIA+ circles.
With ‘The Right to Sex’, Amia Srinivasan Wants to Revitalise Feminism
Amia Srinivasan’s new essay collection is less a manifesto than an attempt to think through the concerns of contemporary feminism.
Illustration | ‘Circle Unleashed’: Democratic Divide and Rule
This comic strip is part of 'Puli Tales', a series which follows an Indian politician who acquires divine weapons that help him gain political power.
A Tangible/ Not So Tangible Walk Down Memory Lane
When a song triggered a series of memories.
‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ Is a Cinematic Feast for Starving Film Lovers
Joel Coen’s first film without his brother Ethan isn’t just a triumph – it’s a reminder that, even with the dismal state of cinema today, movies can still surprise …
Thich Nhat Hanh, Who Taught Mindfulness for Decades, Approached Death in That Same Spirit
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, which earned him a global following, gave simple instructions on mindfulness and emphasised how it could be practiced anytime, even when doing routine chores.
Modi Says Focus on Duties and Forget Rights, But He’s Let India Down on All 11 Duties
Of the 11 fundamental duties listed in the constitution, the prime minister can be said to have violated every single one.
Why I’m Proud of Being Called an ‘Anti-National’
A response to being called an 'anti-national' for not viewing the state of affairs in India through the majoritarian lens.
The Movie ‘Finch’ Explores How Dogs Help Us Define Humanity
‘Finch’ can be seen in a larger tradition of science fiction that explores the nature of being human through the human-dog relationship.
Of Reality and Death
A poem on how the pandemic has exposed the gaps when it comes to privilege – even between a husband and a wife living in the same home.