The rise of such candidates is a sign of political decline of democracies and wider frustration with professional politicians who voters feel disillusioned and distant from.
‘Joothan’ Tells the Hardest of Things in the Quietest of Ways
Omprakhash Valmiki's autobiographical account is a rare insight into a lived Dalit life, and there is much to learn from it.
For the Love of Clouds: Verses in the Sky
Going back to the dying art of sky gazing alongside verses by some of the world's greatest poets.
Tales of the Pandemic: How People in Their Twenties Are Dealing With Isolation
A bid to understand what the effect of continued communication through virtual channels can do to a person’s mental health, social abilities and skills.
In Photos | Kinnar Ka Ki – A Story Of Four Transwomen, Their Journeys And Vision
'Kinnar Ka Ki' is an investigation to instigate the idea of embracing all lives as equal, break stereotypes about the trans community and see them for who they are.
Petition Launched to Add Non-Binary Gender Booking Option ‘Mx’ For Flights
Something as simple as booking a flight can be painful if you identify as trans. A recent online petition means to change that.
Confessions of a Balcony Gardener During a Pandemic
On greening my balcony and making fertilisers at home in a housing society that penalises its residents for growing plants.
As CBSE Downsizes Its Curriculum, the Idea of India Takes a Hit
Are we telling the students of today that there is no worth in understanding border relationships, diplomacy, security, federalism and secularism – the most important tenet of our constitution?
On Romance Novels and Coming to Terms with My Broken Feminism
Afters years of looking down at romance novels, a reading of Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' made me sit up and realise my internalised misogyny.
Bloggers Turn ‘Mental Health Influencers’: Monetising Pain for Personal Gain
Mental health issues are plaguing us now more than ever. But can we substitute a licensed professional with a verified Instagrammer?