The Indian Council of Historical Research circulated a concept note, which, in its endeavour to present the ancient Indian political systems in a good light, draws a false equivalence …
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‘Don’t Call Me a Hindu’
An essay on a recent dinner-table conversation I had with my family, and why I feel further and further away from my religion than ever before.
The Fallacy of Statements Like ‘Ek Chup, Sau Sukh’
In a patriarchal society like ours, this proverb has been used to maintain the status quo in exploitative relationships.
An Ocean Unfurls
The story of the unrelenting spirit of Anuradha Ahluwalia, who strides through life with a smile on her face and a spring in her step despite the many hurdles …
Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
A poem on the persisting rape culture and misogynistic attitudes in our society.
A Letter to My Body
This is a letter written to my body about how I am reclaiming it.
Why I’m No Longer Scared to Be a ‘Bad Feminist’
It's funny how women are automatically called headstrong and adamant when they choose to talk about the elephant in the room and take a stand.