This poem uses the metaphor of the rapeseed plant to describe the atrocities in Unnao and Kathua.
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What Indian Marriage Laws Can Learn From the LGBTQ+ Community
If we want a more liberal India, we need to start by changing our marriage laws.
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The Fear of Being Alone, or the Fear of Everyone Else Finding Someone
It would be much easier to not be married if people around us weren’t.
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We Need Leftists Not Liberals
The next time you hear some vapid diatribe about ethical businesses and market-based solutions, don’t be afraid to shut it down.
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Fighting Urban Loneliness With Art
Delhi's residents are turning their rooftops, basements and apartments into art and music venues – creating communities where there was only isolation before.
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A Case for Watching Old Movies
I know there's plenty to hate about old movies, but if you'll allow me, I'd like to use 'The Apartment' to show you what you're missing out on.
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On Growing to Love Ranveer Singh for his Swagger – And Emotionality
Over the years Ranveer Singh has displayed the rare talent of being able to become whatever his director requires of him.
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‘I Need to Pee’: Nothing Comes Between This Little Girl and a Bathroom
Rahi, the star of Neha Singh's new children's book, isn't just endearing because of her near-constant need to pee, but also her unabashed acceptance of it.
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‘Powder’ Goes Well Beyond Tired, Old ‘Bad Muslim’ Tropes
Eight years after it first released, 'Powder' is still that rare pop culture find – one in which Muslims characters are deeper than just their religious identity.