20 Years Later: Ram Gopal Varma’s Kaun? Is the Freakiest “Knock Knock” Story of Our Time
Back in 1999, when Ram Gopal Varma shot Kaun, a home-invasion horror with a single set, three characters, loose threads and under 15 days, it…
Cramps, Painkillers, and Tears: Why Every Woman Should Have the Right to Take Menstrual Leave
India needs a menstrual leave policy – in the long term, it will likely pave the way for more women-friendly workplaces. It will help remove…
Crossing the Line
When countries are divided, the stories that endure need not be catastrophic. My grandma’s memories of one of the greatest human migrations are bundled into…
Virat Kohli, No More the Internet Darling
The internet is an unpredictable lover. Virat Kohli learnt this the hard away after India’s humiliating defeat against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final.
The Fascinating Double Life of Haryana’s Pregnant Agents
In the state with one of the worst sex ratios, the latest undercover agents come with one qualification: A pregnancy.
What Legacy Does an Ordinary Housewife Leave Behind?
The way we have come to view history, tends to paint men as architects and actors. But where are the women in our history books?
Take Me Down to the Dynamic City
The world’s most dynamic city once had the image of being a haven for rock ’n’ roll and relaxed start-ups. Now, its claims to fame…
What Explains Indian Men’s Lasting Love Affair with Underwear at the Beach?
The Indian male preference for underwear instead of swimwear is not a problem of dodgy aesthetics alone. Like with almost all things Indian, there is…
Sorry Seems to Be the Easiest Word: Why Women Apologise So Much
My daily tally of apologies is likely greater than the number of shimmies in a Katrina Kaif item number. Most of the women I know…
Come for the Cricket, Stay for the Drama: How the IPL Became Our Favourite Reality Show
The IPL finals are two days away, and the whole world has gone cricket-mad. Lucky for those who don’t care about cricket, IPL is the…