His Bond is human: He loves, suffers, and, in contrast to earlier versions, is not invulnerable.
How Dolly Parton’s ‘Coat of Many Colors’ Became an LGBTQ+ Anthem
The song’s reworking of shame is what enables it to travel and resonate with so many different listeners.
Hossam Metwally Case: How Exorcism Can Become a Cover For Domestic Abuse
The sting in the tail is that the abusive treatment is often presented as a caring, helping act – as Metwally’s defence argued that it was in his case.
Japan’s Love Affair With the Fax Machine – A Strange Relic of Technological Fantasies
Despite its cutting-edge image, Japan has a soft spot for the decidedly 20th-century machines.
Bapu at 152: Lessons For a Divided Republic
What unites Gandhi’s admirers and critics is the peculiar malaise that has reduced our nation’s founders to images and titles.
Halfway House
In this poem, the author navigates his grief after an accident left him paralysed.
Things I Saw on the Road Today
A poem about nothing and everything.
How Miles Davis Electrified Jazz
Davis’s ability to innovate and incorporate other genres into his jazz has left a lasting impact on music.
Small Town Girls, an Intimate Portrait: ‘A More Sophisticated Language of Stereotyping’
Year after year, Delhi sees an influx of numerous Muslim students. And year after year, they struggle to find homes where they feel safe.
Monthly Indie Dive: Music To Look Out for From August 2021
A quick review of new indie releases from August that caught our eye.