The promises billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos make for colonisation are similar in ambition to those of four centuries ago.
Herati Saffron, Badaam and Kishmish: Remembering My Afghan Friends During Critical Times
N loves to write poetry and she is very vocal. I wonder if she will continue to write poetry as the country looks once again, towards life under the …
Charlie Watts – The Rolling Stones Drummer Who Eschewed Both the Glitz And Grime of His Milieu
Drummer Charlie Watts' musical sensibilities helped the band reach for more than just the rock sound. He passed away on Monday.
When Patriarchs Attain Glory by Doing the Bare Minimum
My grandmother worships her brother to this date because, according to her, he gave her a home which was not abusive. Not loving or supportive, just 'not abusive'.
Changing Intimacies
Is it time to stop discarding digital intimacy as a lesser version of the physical one and accept that real friendships can be forged in a world where texts …
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Baby Sues 30 Years Later
Spencer Elden, the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's iconic 'Nevermind' album, is suing the band and Kurt Cobain's estate for child sexual exploitation.
‘Censor’ – A New Film Remembers a Dark Episode in Britain’s Cinematic Past
A moral panic fanned by the tabloid press led to crusaders seeking legislation to regulate the home video industry and a slew of low-budget horror films.
Monthly Indie Dive: Music To Look Out for From July 2021
A quick review of new indie releases from July that caught our eye.
Afghan Influencers Living in Fear — Even in Exile
A generation of young Afghans has conquered social media and the internet over the last decade. Now they, too, are fleeing the "digitally armed" Taliban.
‘Sabka Prayas’: Unpacking the Latest Addition to the PM’s Slogan
A reversal of responsibility?