Articles

“Beta, Mask Pehno?”: How I Dodged the Coronavirus to Bali and Back

Paranoia was my co-passenger on the flight to Bali. We were handed small, yellow forms from the Indonesian Health Ministry to self-declare any symptoms. This caused me a fright, because as someone who passive smokes by calling Mumbai home, I’ve had a small cough for as long as I remember.

Sarvesh Talreja July 19, 2016

Sports

How Does a Fan Mourn the Tainted Legacy of Kobe Bryant?

If the NBA had rockstars, Kobe Bryant would be the Elvis of his generation. But a person’s worth cannot be judged solely by their professional accomplishments. In 2003, he was arrested for sexual assault. With his sudden death, Bryant leaves behind an uncomfortable and complicated legacy.

Anshul Gandhi July 18, 2016

Features

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom: It’s Time to Stop, Snap and Smell the Roses

For those who don’t devote a good portion of their time keeping abreast of the smartphone market, it can be a pretty overwhelming place.

Arré Bench July 18, 2016

Pop Culture

Looop Lapeta Review: Dizzying, chaotic fun

Time loop films have been around for decades, but Loop Lapeta’s biggest strength is its texture and directorial improvisation. It isn’t for everyone, but it sure as hell is fun.

Manik Sharma July 18, 2016

POV

How choosing not to be a mother brought me closer to my father

Motherhood is so often expected to come as a natural choice to women. Almost a year into the pandemic, I realised it is not for me. Here's how I revealed my choice to my father. It only brought us closer.

Divya Unny July 18, 2016

Coronavirus

No Shor in the City: The Unreal Silence of a Mumbai Put on Pause

I have never seen Mumbai stop. Not the 1993 blasts, not the 26/11 attack. But for the first time, due to the coronavirus lockdown, Mumbai is being forced to take a pause. There is no shor in the city. Will things ever go back to “normal” for us?

Lata Gwalani July 18, 2016

Pop Culture

House and the Arrival of the Asshole

Hugh Laurie, as House MD, epitomised the TV Asshole, a modern update on the Byronic Hero. What does it say about us that we enjoy seeing a flawed man at the centre of a narrative?

Priyanka Aidasani July 18, 2016

Sports

The FIFA World Cup 2018 Goes to Migrants

Three-fourths of the World Cup-winning French side can trace its origins beyond France. At 6, Luka Modric, Croatia's star at the World Cup, was a refugee, and its heroic goalkeeper Danijel Subašić is a Serbian Croat. Their success pushes the argument in favour of diversity. This World Cup, then, belongs to migrants.

Priyansh July 18, 2016

Pop Culture

What Makes Mrs Maisel Marvellous is Her Pursuit of Perfection

The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, which drops its second season today, is one of the most anticipated TV events of the year. The show subverts the conventional trope of “the perfect female lead” by having a heroine whose perfectionism isn’t a temporary product of her circumstances.

Kahini Iyer July 18, 2016

Modern Family

How the Bengali Father Has Mastered the Art of Serial Napping

Calcutta is full of quiet, wise fathers who have long adopted afternoon naps as a shared reaction to happiness, affection, anger, and exhaustion. Take my father for instance, over the years he has napped through celebrations, movies, and wailing babies on flights

Poulomi Das July 18, 2016