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...

Chef – Anth Bhala Toh Sab Bhala

Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Padmapriya Janakirama, Svar Kamble,
Direction: Raja Krishna Menon
Writer: Ritesh Shah
Screenplay: Suresh Nair
Genre: Comedy/Drama Read More

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...

Archie's Four Lives

Paul Auster’s 4321 has made it to the Man Booker Award shortlist this year—the extraordinary 880-page tome that is as much about its protagon...

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...