Despite Anganwadi workers playing a pivotal role in the national child development scheme, they have not been recognised as full-time workers but as those doing 'voluntary work'. They are …
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‘Popular Sanitary Pads Sold in India Have Harmful Chemicals, Cause Serious Health Issues’: Report
Titled 'Wrapped in Secrecy', the report by New Delhi-based NGO Toxics Link is based on the tests conducted on 10 different types of sanitary pads – organic and inorganic …
Travel Diary: The Resplendence of Pondicherry
An essay encapsulating the essence of Pondicherry.
World Cup 2022: Qatar Is Accused of ‘Sportswashing’, but Do the Fans Really Care?
While critics rail against the tactic of using sporting events to try and alter public perceptions, what do the fans themselves make of it?
Joan Didion’s Image Takes Us Back to an Era When Writing was Still Glamorous
The upcoming auction of Joan Didion’s belongings, from oversized sunglasses to iconic furniture only adds to our romanticised vision of the author’s persona.
How the Wagatha Christie Play Is Changing the Narrative of British ‘Documentary Theatre’
Verbatim theatre has traditionally tackled social issues but Wagatha Christie is bucking this trend and offering audiences some light entertainment.
‘Drishyam 2’ Review: Tired Tropes Leave an Engaging Premise Feeling Old
Despite inheriting an interesting world from the Malayalam original, Abhishek Pathak's Hindi adaptation chooses to rely on overused stereotypes rather than drill into the story.
There Is Also an India in Which Comedians Are Shut Down…
Vir Das's 'two Indias' monologue in the US has landed him in the crosshairs of right-wing groups. They have succeeded in creating an atmosphere where organisers will hesitate in …
Football Fans in India Left Fuming Over Poor Broadcast Quality of FIFA World Cup 2022
Fans trying to watch the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on the Jio Cinema app complained of incessant buffering and breaks in playback, despite having excellent internet connectivity …
Don’t Die Tonight
The poet begs someone they love to not take an unthinkable and irreversible step.