Asian people aren’t seen as human beings; they are merely calculating machines.
Out & About
Exploring ‘The Bluest Eye’, Beauty and Colourism
Pecola’s obsession with ‘blue eyes’ in Toni Morrison's book resonates with Anglophile tendencies that I grapple with.
The Language of Deepika Padukone
Padukone taught a masterclass in body language when she went out on a limb and visited the JNU campus to express her solidarity with the students and faculty.
‘ANDOLAN’: Rap Song Blasts Regime Brutality
Written and performed by Delhi-based hip hop artist naqaab47, with the beats provided by Delhi-based Shoals, the song is a reaction to the ongoing anti-CAA protests and police violence.
‘Chhapaak’ Deals With Structures of Power and Physicality
Have you ever wondered why acid is thrown on the face and not elsewhere?
The Jokes Always Saved Us: Humour in the Time of Stalin
Cracking a political joke could land a person in the Gulag – but it could also make life under Stalin more bearable.
Growing up With Books: A Tale of Three Generations
A bookworm on her journey from youthful days spent devouring books to passing on the love of reading to her daughter.