For six hours straight, death stared us right in the face. But not everybody was lucky enough to maintain that gap – 72 people have been reported dead so …
Anjana Hareesh’s Death Reveals a Crisis in Mental Healthcare in India
In my years of training in mental health, I learned that what needs to be diagnosed is society, not the individual.
COVID-19 Cases Are on the Rise. So Are Domestic Abuse Cases
The government has to prioritise the safety and well-being of women as much as they are mulling over saving lives and protecting the economy.
Do Our Education Laws Cater to the Needs of Children With Disabilities?
Over six million children with disabilities have been brought into mainstream classrooms without the resources required to support their education.
‘Unjust and Unfair’: DU Students Reject Online Semester Exams
Internet connectivity is abysmal in most parts, 4G services have been cut in Kashmir, and there aren't enough resources available to all.
Who Will Mourn the Forgotten?
While we mourn the death of our favourite celebrities – and rightfully so – we must also give respect to millions of others who are toiling away in poverty-stricken …
Taylor Swift: What it Means to be a Woman in Music
If people say she is calculated, then I reckon her calculations are increasingly accurate.
Of Privilege and Struggle in the Time of Coronavirus
My time in self-quarantine has starkly increased my awareness about both myself as well as the world I live in.
Book Extract | ‘Hop On’: Ruskin Bond’s Travel Adventures From Childhood
On Ruskin Bond's 86th birthday on May 19, Talking Club – the children's imprint of independent publishing house Speaking Tiger – has released 'Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains …
What If I Get Killed at a Checkpoint Over a Toothache?
After the killing of Merajuddin, I know I will look back fearfully every time I’m allowed to pass a checkpoint – looking to see if someone is pointing a …