The Work They Did, The ‘Threat’ They Posed
On Wednesday, May 11, Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was killed as she was…
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My Body, My Choice: Aborting Stigma
These past few days, a debate raging in the US over termination of pregnancy/abortion is…
Saving 700 Trees & Much Ecological Heartache
The Green Meadows Housing Society in Bhopal’s Arera Hills area lies at the juncture of…
Making Sense Of The Business Of War
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, also termed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, began on February 24, 2022. In…
‘Akhand Bharat’: Opening A Pandora’s Box
With his recent statement, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has ruffled many feathers…
A Viral Photograph, A Ready Reckoner
Earlier this week, the photograph of a group of men went viral on social media….
AFSPA Removal Comes Not A Day Too Soon
The recent decision by the government to remove the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)…
Examining Torture And Custodial Deaths
Earlier this week, the Lok Sabha was informed that over 2,150 deaths took place in…
The Kashmir Files: Courting Controversy
‘The Kashmir Files’ has run into trouble again. After being delayed first by financial constraints…
West, Look Within Before Looking East
In the past few days, substantial digital and print column space has been dedicated to…
Opinion: Giving Peace A Chance
As Russia’s plans for invading Ukraine were in the final stages on Thursday, UN Secretary…
Honour Killings, Acquittals & Pleas For Justice
On February 14, 2022, a court acquitted Muhammad Waseem, the brother of Qandeel Baloch, of…
‘Hijab’ Row: A Piece Of Cloth, A Gaping Rift
Article 25 of the Constitution Of India grants to its citizens the “Freedom of conscience…
Expediting Criminalisation Of Marital Rape
In what is a shocking development but also a reflection of the dominant, overwhelmingly patriarchal…
Opinion: Netaji And His Chequered Legacy
The recent news cycle has thrown up two main versions of the historical endowments of…
Youngest Woman To Fly Solo Around The World
Making memories of outstanding aviator Amelia Earhart come to life again, 19-year-old Zara Rutherford has…
Making Sense Of Misogyny, Then & Now
Last week, actor Siddharth made news for the wrong reasons. Commenting on a tweet by…
A Look At The ‘Bulli Bai’ App Case & Our Youth
The alleged mastermind of the egregious ‘Bulli Bai’ app has been arrested. He is a…
In Memoriam: Danish Siddiqui, ‘Journalist Of The Year’
Pulitzer awardee photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, who died during an assignment in Afghanistan on July 16,…
Violence Against Women By Other Women
A few days ago, a Dharma Sansad was held in Haridwar, the holy city on…
1971 Indira Omission: Deliberate Or By Default?
India celebrated the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Bangladesh on December 16, 2021. It…
What Ails Our Military Aviation & The Remedies
With the tragic crash of the Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying Chief of Defence…
Bhopal Gas Leak: An Ongoing Tragedy, 37 Yrs And Counting
Thirty-seven years ago today, on the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, a potent poison…
26/11: The Questions That Remain, 13 Years On
I remember lucidly what I was doing on November 26, 2008 when news began trickling…
The Victory And The Battle That Rages On
At around 9 a.m. today, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise announcement. In…