From Raj Kapoor's 'Prem Rog' to Seema Pawha's recent release 'Ramprasad ki Tehrvi', how the idea of widowhood underwent a transition.
‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ and All the Discomfort It Brings With It
Even if every scene triggers you and depicts incidents you have witnessed in your daily life, you simply cannot look away.
Beyond the Glitter: Has Mainstream Media Distorted the Art of Drag?
'RuPaul’s Drag Race' has a monopoly on representing drag in the mainstream media. Here's why that's not a good thing.
The Trouble With Comparisons in Grief
In the hierarchy of human suffering during the pandemic, a lost goal or missing out on precious time with family may rank low, but all loss needs to be …
The Haveli Mystique
Decoding an architectural form across contemporary films and web series.
China Snubs Chloe Zhao’s Historic Oscar Haul
Zhao's 'Nomadland' is the second film directed by a woman to win a best picture Oscar, but the country in which Beijing-born director was raised has been largely silent …
My Relationship With Art
How a childhood passion lost its lustre after academic strictures and a traumatic incident.
IPL: The Show Goes On, But Should It Really?
While second wave is wreaking havoc in the country, the world's glitziest cricketing league continues unperturbed.
The Complexities of Teaching Consent
Over several conversations, I realised that many students are unaware of everyday incidents of sexual harassment.
‘The Philosophy Project’: A DU Students’ Initiative to Make Philosophy Accessible to All
Five undergraduate students of philosophy at Miranda House launched this project in the middle of the pandemic and it is open to anyone who is interested in the subject.