Dalit women in Rajasthan tortured, beaten and killed after being branded ‘Witches’

A sting operation was carried out in September by Ms. Ahluwalia, chairperson of Baal Evum Mahila Chetana Samiti, along with two women volunteers and a team of jour...

The Love-Hate relationship between AC/DC and the Women who listen to Them

On hearing their songs, a conscientious feminist would surely stop listening to AC/DC and build a bonfire out of the band’s back catalogue. But, much as one feels bad...

How loss of sense of smell is related to the loss of memory

Around 47 million people around the world are living with dementia, with 4.1 million of them in India, according to a new report, which also found that nearly half of all p...

Can Hollywood change People’s view on Climate Change?

Research published in the International Journal of Sustainable Development suggests that purportedly entertaining films that feature global warming and climate cha...

Dear White People: Satirical Harangue against Racism

“That’s always seemed ridiculous to me, that people would want to be around someone because they are pretty. It’s like picking your breakfast cereals base...

Prayers bring Hindu and Muslim communities together

"Bengal’s Durga Puja is a social festival first and a religious festival later" - Suddhabrata Deb

“Right from the puja mela (fair) to being res...

Subash Ghai’s Applause for ‘Bhanvar’ at the 5th Veda session at Whistling Woods

Mumbai, 6th October 2017: What does experimental theatre mean? Can less preparedness be packaged as experimental theatre and win accolades a...

Hatred and harassment online is harder to supress than sex

Ever since a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on the 12^th August 2017, news developments have continued at a torrid pace. The Daily Stor...