An essay on witnessing my mausi wasting away as cancer worked its way through her body.
Should Schools Reopen?
While some are fervently opposing the decision owing to a lingering fear of the third wave, others are in favour on the condition that proper safety protocols are followed.
I Knew I Hated Math For a Reason
'Under the guise of my mentor, he tore my existence to shreds'.
My Love-Hate Relationship With Anime
From dissing anime to sound edgy to reconnecting with it during the lockdown.
Book Review | Inside Banaras: Honeyed, but Tangerine
While 'Banaras: Of Gods, Humans and Stories' by Nilosree Biswas and Irfan Nabi involves a visceral and sensuous mapping of the ancient city, it misses answering some imperative questions.
Frida Kahlo: New Book Highlights Lesser-Known Works
'Frida Kahlo: The Complete Paintings' underscore the journey of an art icon, who at the core was human and who sublimely captured her humanity on canvas.
Apocalyptic Films Have Lulled Us Into a False Sense of Security About Climate Change
Unlike the films, not everyone is going to be saved in 90 thrilling minutes.
How Sarah Baartman’s Hips Went From a Symbol of Exploitation to a Source of Empowerment For Black Women
In the 19th century, Baartman was dehumanised and mocked for her large posterior. So what does it mean when Black women today strive for ‘Sarah Baartman hips’?
This Is the Most Sobering Report Card Yet on Earth’s Future. Here’s What You Need To Know
Sadly, there is hardly any good news in the 3,900 pages of of the IPCC report. But there is still time to avert the worst damage, if humanity chooses …
Misogyny, Entitlement and My Inability to Read V.S. Naipaul
The long history of the author's abuse of the women in his life often gets buried when juxtaposed with the dazzling triumph of a Nobel prize and knighthood.
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