Women have long demanded change in Iran. In the aftermath of the death of a woman for a hijab violation, women protesters may be leading their country to a …
Category: Livewire
Order in Disguise
A life rejoiced in the infinity of skies, Gets freeze in the finiteness of a frame Of the musing of a photographer, Exemplified by the craft of artistic creation, …
Kill Me
A poem on mental health dynamics in our society through a personalised lens that aims to to shine a light on how it affects each generation.
Uganda’s Most Popular Musician Is Being Banned Because He Criticised the Govt
Uganda’s most popular recording artist of the past decade, Bobi Wine, has endured censorship and the suppression of his music after running an opposition campaign against Uganda’s current president.
‘A Night of Knowing Nothing’: A Dreamy, Sometimes Preachy Meditation About Souring Relationships
Payal Kapadia’s languid documentary is set against the background of current events but retains a compelling quality.
The Children Sleep
The poem throws light on the suffering of children during war and how easily it is forgotten from collective memory.
‘Pearl’ Is a Heartland Horror Fit for Our Times
Martin Scorsese loves Ti West’s “demented Disney film,” Pearl – and you will too.
Women and the Flaming Patriarchy
A poem based on the observations of a queer person on how women are trapped by patriarchal norms within their own homes.
Bengal: Dalit Rationalist Beaten Up for Comments on Hindu Deities, Rituals
Sudhakar Sardar sustained severe injuries as a result of the attack by eight people, who police said were part of the Sangh parivar.
Hilary Mantel Was One of the Great Voices of Historical Fiction – And So Much More
The popularity of the Wolf Hall trilogy should not overshadow the remarkable range of her achievement.