The police claimed the young man was a drug addict which possibly led to his death – an allegation the family has denied. There is no official explanation for …
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe, One of Many Women Sidelined From Musical History
Everyone knows the Elvis story, but what’s less known is the story of the Black women singers and musicians who forged the way.
How the Ramnamis of Chhattisgarh Protest Against Caste Discrimination With Body Tattoos
The community's 'Ram Ram' tattoos are a brilliant idea directed at the inhuman edifice of caste discrimination. They declare spiritual intent and also chart the path for social change.
When Kaali Descends: A Poster, a Cigarette, a Film
Detractors of Leena Manimekalai and Mahua Moitra have only proved that they lack a true understanding of Kali worship, Tantra and the Shakta traditions.
Assam Floods: The Shameful Annual Lack of National Media Coverage
At a time when over five million people in Assam were displaced and 150-odd lives were lost, the biggest news coming out of the Northeast was that of the …
Battle Over Textbook Revision in Karnataka Has Helped Expose the Ideology of Brahminical-Hindutva
Though the resistance is growing and evolving on the ideological plane, it currrently lacks the ability to see through the designs of the RSS-BJP – leave alone defeat it.
Chennai: NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide
Before taking the extreme measure he had put out a video message to his friends that he had decided to end his life.
‘Rocketry’ Review: A Promising Biopic That Inevitably Becomes a Hagiography
In prioritising the story over the plot, Madhavan's 'Rocketry' slips up.
R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison For Sexual Offences
The musician was convicted in a trial last September when the jury found him guilty of using his celebrity status to lure women and underage girls for sex.
What Abortion Access and Reproductive Rights Look Like Around the World
An expert explains how reproductive rights are changing globally.