Considering how African nationals are ostracised in our country, Indian hypocrisy is currently at an all-time high.
‘Modi Gamusa’? The Cultural Appropriation of Manipur’s Leirum Phee
Days after PM Modi addressed the nation wearing Leirum Phee – a traditional Manipuri cloth – weavers in Barabanki started mass producing it under the name 'Modi Gamusa', leading …
The Nightmare of Shifting Homes in the Middle of Lockdown
Vacating a flat in the middle of lockdown brought my sister and I face-to-face with the migrant crisis, prevailing misogyny and family prejudices.
Feminism: The Vilifying of a Collective Dream
We need the movement for a better tomorrow – not just for women, but for everyone.
Jamia Issues Showcause Notice to Students For Sharing Memes on VC
One of the memes criticised Akhtar for her silence over the arrest of a few students.
‘You Are Not Alone’: Letter to My 10-Year-Old Self
I know how tough it is to be the only dark-skinned girl in class.
Amphan: The Fallen Trees in My Neighbourhood
How long will we go about disregarding the invisible value of a tree?
COVID-19: On the Death of My Nana Papa, and How the State Failed Him
Once you reach the hospital, you will be on your own.
Mumbai: The City Where No One Cares
Lest we forget, the backbone of the Indian economy is the migrant worker.
How I Started Composting Organic Waste at Home
Barring a very small percentage of garbage that is treated, most of what we throw ends up in the nearest landfill.