An essay on the misrepresentation of women in Bollywood's horror genre, and how misogyny and transphobia come together in Akshay Kumar's recent 'Laxmii'.
Empathy in Conservation: Why the World Needs More Stories Like ‘My Octopus Teacher’
Some scientists say attributing 'human-like' qualities to animals is misleading. Others say it's a great tool for conservation. Either way, the Netflix hit 'My Octopus Teacher' has a positive …
Merit Can Be Toxic
In his latest book 'The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good', renowned political philosopher Michael Sandel debunks popular narratives on merit.
TFW Your Professor is Inside Your Bedroom
The invasive gaze of social scientists during academic discussions on homophobia.
50 Years Later: Yusuf’s ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ and the Search for Meaning
On the project's golden anniversary, the same dilemmas that Yusuf, then known as Cat Stevens, pondered over in 1970 seem more relevant than ever.
We Brewed Beer From Recycled Wastewater – and It Tasted Great
To continue to sustain or grow populations – and economies – more is going to have to be done with the same amount of water, or even less.
Power Dynamics: Helplessness and Patriarchy
An essay on why feminism does not just mean freedom.
The Original Moon Hoax and the Birth of the ‘Scientific Novel’
How a series of spoof newspaper reports from America became the cradle of science fiction.
Sitting by My Own Personal Congo
On finally completing 'Heart of Darkness' while sitting by one of India's most polluted rivers.
‘Toy Story’ at 25: How Pixar’s Debut Evolved Tradition Rather Than Abandoning It
The film about old toys and new turns 25 this year. Heralded as the first computer animated film, a re-examination indicates it was cautiously innovative rather than a complete …