Homosexuality And Periods On The Governments Minds As It Launches 'Saathiya' Health Kit For Adolescents In India

The health ministry has turned its attention, and laudably so, to the 253 million adolescents growing up in contemporary India, many of whom are struggling to find answers ...

How Language Shapes The Disability Experience In India

One day Madan Vasishta is deaf — the next, divine. Nothing special happened to him. He experienced no moment of religious clarity…no metaphysical encounter. Th...

“A Note On Who Are The “Kool Cats”

kool K.A.T.S.!

(Kids Art To Strays)

WHO? We are kids who love to paint and love animals!

WHAT? Come buy affordable and...

Why A Trans-Woman In Kolkata Insisted On Having A Legal Wedding With Pomp And Circumstance

The wedding reception on February 18, at Kolkata’s Vespa Hotel, was a typical Bengali affair. A hundred guests, comprising close friends and relatives, were invited. ...

Sheryl Sandberg Is Working With Female Governors To Close Tech’s Gender Gap

Female leaders from the public and private sectors have joined forces to work on technology's gender problem. On Friday, three female governors are convening with Facebook ...

The Power Of Movies To Change Our Hearts

When I was a child in Georgia, my mother would say, “drink some water now,” and “use the bathroom before we go,” so that when we got downtown, we wo...

Stars To Attend WE Day Illinois To Celebrate Young People Taking Action On Social Issues

WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending WE Day Illinois on March 1, 2...

Beauty May Be In The Eyes Of The Beholder, But It's More Than Skin Deep

On March 8, Mumbai will host an unusual pageant: a beauty contest, but one where all the participants live with 100% visual disability. The preparations for Princess India ...

Prisoners Of A System

Terror suspects find themselves jailed for long periods without trial, and when proven innocent, find that the country does not make any kind of reparation On January 15, 1...