Articles

The Laid-back Romance Of Irrfan Khan

In Qarib Qarib Singlle, Irrfan Khan plays a loud 40-year-old romantic hero, an antithesis of the Bollywood Rajs and Rahuls. Over four rom-coms, Irrfan has created a brand of romance that is realistic, self-aware, and a reminder that romantic heroes can very well be ordinary people.

Poulomi Das July 7, 2016

Pop Culture

Parasite Introduced Us to a World Where Family Trumps All. Capernaum Goes One Step Further

What if the tight-knit family in Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite turned on each other? What if impoverishment got the better of them and they sold one of their kids to get by? Nadine Labaki’s 2018 drama Capernaum, the highest grossing Arabic film of all time, asks these heartbreaking questions.

Poulomi Das July 7, 2016

Gender

Does Marriage Spell an End for the Friendships of Our Youth?

When I got married, I had lots more on my plate. I inherited a bunch of my husband’s friends and relatives, and between them and work commitments, I had much less time for my older friends.

Yashodhara Sirur July 7, 2016

Pop Culture

Trevor Noah and the Lazy Art of Mistimed Racial Stereotypes

Reducing India to outdated jokes about Bollywood dancing and funny accents is what American pop culture does best. Even as we see marginally better representations thanks to stars like Mindy Kaling, it’s still rare to see desis outside the context of “funny”. Trevor Noah is no different.

Kahini Iyer July 7, 2016

POV

Three Cheers for the Mediocre Mommies

Wedged between the career woman and the domestic goddess, is the Not-So-Supermom. The world admires women who fall neatly into those two categories but can be quite cruel when you don’t fit into either.

Ashwina Garg July 7, 2016

POV

Unheeled and High: Why I Ditched Heels and Found Empowerment in Flat Shoes

After a nightmarish high school party, where I hobbled with every step, I abandoned high heels. Grounded in my flats, I have travelled through the ups and downs of life, comfortably and confidently. Some say stilettos are sexy, they add to your stature, but how can you feel glamorous or powerful when you are uncomfortable?

Lata Gwalani July 7, 2016

POV

Family Weddings & Cousins Who Turn Into Prospective Grooms: Why I Don’t Attend Nikaahs

I’ve imposed a ban on attending nikaahs within the family. Being Muslim means that I can marry a cousin. Which means the potential of a “bhaijaan” to morph overnight into a prospective groom is 100 per cent and family weddings turn into a cringey, IRL version of Minder.

Karima Khan July 7, 2016

People

Two Deaf Lovers & a Caste System: A Story from Haryana

Sushil Mahla and Neelam Rani are hearing- and speech-impaired, but are grateful for their disabilities. In Haryana, their relationship wouldn’t have transcended the fiercely defended boundaries of caste had they been “normal”.

Sat Singh July 7, 2016

Bollywood

Introducing Sara Ali Khan. She’s a Lot More than Saif and Amrita Singh’s Daughter

Sara Ali Khan appeared on Koffee With Karan with her famous abba. It was assumed that she’d be docile like Alia Bhatt or evade questions like Sonam Kapoor. But by the end of Koffee With Karan’s most refreshing episode of the season, she had given the rest of her peers a crash course in individuality.

Poulomi Das July 7, 2016

Features

The Art of Finding the Perfect Offer: A Professional Guide to Discovering Ideal Online Discounts

Indians love a good bargain. At stores where display boards declare “Price is final,” one has to be subtle and say, “Dekho bhaiyya, paanch dress lene hai to kitna lagaoge?” But in the online world, there is a science to mining discounts from an infinite collection of websites and apps.

Hardik Rajgor July 7, 2016