The National Testing Agency allows candidates wearing burqa/hijab to appear for the exam after proper frisking. But not all exam centres follow the rule.
Cancelling Kolkata’s ‘Beef Festival’ Begs the Question: Is BJP the Real Winner in Bengal?
It's the 21st century and we still hear about acid attacks, Dalit oppression, an alarming climate crisis, and yet, what hundreds of citizens chose to be angry about was …
Attack on Lesbian Couple in UK Wasn’t Just Homophobic, It Was Also Misogynistic
Last week, Melanie Geymonat and her partner Chris were harassed by a group of men on a bus after they saw the two kiss.
How Propaganda Manufactured a Fear of Muslims as ‘Terrorists’ Within Me
After the Pulwama incident, a new fear had crept into my psyche: a fear of terrorists, which went against my own rationality.
Why HNLU Students Must Support the University’s Workers
The HNLU administration removed 45 cleaning workers from service without paying them salaries.
Are You Burnt out at Work? Ask Yourself These Four Questions
This 'occupational phenomenon' does not discriminate based on your job. No matter what you do, extreme stress may cause burnout and here's what you need to know.
‘Cover Your Private Parts’: Pune’s Pride March Was Diverse, But With Terms & Conditions
I write this not to compare or criticise the Pune Pride, because every pride is also marked by the socio-political current of the city in which it takes place.
‘Black Mirror’: Season Five is a Blunder its Cast Cannot Save
Black Mirror's new season premiered on Netflix on June 5.
How My Family Changed the Way I Saw Myself and My Body
I deem myself to be a failure because my body doesn’t adhere to conventional beauty standards. I’ve internalised the same stereotypes I criticise.
What an Old Man at Assi Ghat in Banaras Taught Me About Life
This is probably the only city where old, lonely rags don't want money.