In most cases of sexual violence, big media highlights the accused’s name only when he happens to be Muslim.
Politics
‘Will You Call Your Son by a Terrorist’s Name?’: College Suspends Lecturer Confronted by Student
A teacher at Manipal Institute of Technology allegedly said "Oh, you are like Kasab!" when a Muslim student told him his name. A video of the student's criticism of the …
A Primer For Urban Professionals in a Floundering Democracy
No matter how much one feels one is doing to contribute to a democratic movement, there is always more that can be done.
Why Gallantry Awards Serve No Purpose, and Sometimes the Wrong Purpose
A retired colonel ruminates on the subtle cunning behind the concept of gallantry awards.
Maharashtra’s Anganwadi Workers Have Had It With the Government’s Apathy
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 paid …
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 offering …