Why Tackling Air And Water Pollution In India Is Not Complex But Straightforward
Like clockwork, India’s northern areas, especially the National Capital Region (NCR), experience suffocating air pollution every winter, particularly between late...
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Venezuela Down, Is Greenland Next? US Imprudence Rears Its Head Again
When news came in on January 3, 2026 that the US has launched Operation Absolute Resolve to capture Venezuelan President...
Unnao Rape Case: A Terrible Day For Women In India
"I am hurt that such a judgment has been passed. This is the first order in the country where a...
What The Sheikh Hasina Verdict Reveals About Misogyny In South Asia
Earlier this week, news came in that ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death – by...
Why Trump’s U-Turn On International Students Is A Masterclass In Opportunism
In an indication of his highly-volatile personal nature and concomitant political slant, U.S. President Donald Trump has just done a...
What Makes The Indian Women’s Cricket World Cup Win Epochal
For fans and followers of women’s cricket, November 2 – the day the ICC World Cup finals were held in...
The Monster Of Misogyny Continues To Harass, Stalk, Assault Women In India
On October 23, two players from the Australian Women’s Cricket Team were stalked and sexually assaulted in Indore. Their assaulter...
Lest We Forget: The Martyrs Of Sipahi Bahadur
One hundred and sixty-eight years ago, the Revolt of 1857 stirred Indian conscience and pitched infant nationalism against established imperial...
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The Misleading Trope Of Gay Marriages In India Being ‘Urban’, Elitist’
In June 2023, the Centre submitted before the Supreme Court of India that gay marriages are an ‘urban, elitist’ concept....
Helena Roerich: Friend, Wife, Inspiration To The World’s Greatest Artist
Nicholas Roerich is a familiar figure to art lovers around the world. Many Indians get their first introduction to this...
Commentary: Is The UK Staring At Civil Unrest?
I went to the United Kingdom as a student in 2016 and spent the lesser part of two years there....
Beyond Resumption Of China-India Dialogue, Unresolved Issues Persist
India-China bilateral relations seem to be progressing rapidly after a series of recent events. In his first visit to China...
How Verbal Violence Leads To Sexual Violence
Growing up, I would dread train rides, especially the part where I would have to visit the train loo. Apart...
How Lemons Have Helped Reclaim Nutrition & Support Livelihoods
Adivasi communities on the periphery of forests experience disproportionate impacts of human-wildlife conflict and climate change-induced biodiversity loss which curtails...
Misogyny In India Has Deep, Pervasive Roots
It never stops in India. In this country, the disrespect of women has deep roots. Sometimes, it is visible on...
Using Fallen Pine Needles Could Help India Cut Carbon Emissions
A new study by IIT Delhi has found that biochar made from fallen pine needles could replace 4.7 million tonnes...
The Oscar Barbie Snub & What It Tells Us About Patriarchy Everywhere
The Oscar nominations for movies released in the year 2023 have been announced. The most admired-by-feminists (and other women, grudgingly...
Politics Isn’t For Women? Busting Some Myths
Over the years, India has seen several women leaders in its politics. However, in a nation with a population of...
Why Can’t We Treat Our Women Better?
A case involving fratricide has again shone the spotlight on deep-seated misogyny in India. The incident involves a woman CEO...
Misogyny Has Deep Roots In India: Yet Another Incident Is Proof
Another day. Another incident. This time, it is a self-styled motivational speaker and social media influencer Vivek Bindra. He has...
Mahua’s Witch-Hunt: Misogyny At Its Worst
The case involving Trinamool Congress' Mahua Moitra and her expulsion from the Lok Sabha has given me pause to ponder...
The Vegan Crusader Who Wrote Poetry Is No More… RIP Benjamin
Benjamin Zephaniah has died. He was a trailblazing vegan, a poet and an activist. Born in April 1958 in Handsworth,...
Misogyny: What Razzaq Said About Aishwarya Speaks Volumes
Another day, another misogynist comment. Yes, it appears as if the season of misogyny is fully underway in India. Indian...
South Asian Misogyny: A Bitter Pill To Swallow
What can you say about the state of affairs of a state where the highest legislative official takes great pleasure...
The Mahua Moitra Affair And What It Tells Us About Patriarchy
It's tough being a woman in India. This is not an off-hand statement. There are multiple, concrete reasons for saying...
