Posted inPeople
Black Money and the Half Brides of Uttar Pradesh
The demonetisation drive meant to target black money hoarders had an unfortunate casualty – the brides of Uttar Pradesh, whose parents could no longer pay their dowries.
Posted inVice
How Not to Buy Drugs Online
I went to the darknet, that shady part of the internet where only the l337 h4X3rs go and where you have Christmas discount sales on cocaine.
Posted inPOV
Choosing My Religion
Would the world be a better place if we allowed our children to decide whether they’d like to be Hindu, Muslim, Christian, atheist, agnostic, or label-free?
Posted inCulture
Mumbai Meri Jaan: Kabhi Cushy, Kabhie Kaam
The first time I met Mumbai, I was looking at the city through keyholes that were actually the glassed domes of its fabled high-rises, tinted with expensive weekends. My second encounter with Mumbai was when I was between jobs. It was harsh and overwhelming – an eye-opening reality check into my privileges.
Posted inEarth
The Fruit Ninjas of India
The humble pear and the doctor-approved apple no longer cut ice. As city folk up their fruit game, the person most thrilled with this one-upmanship is the farmer.
Posted inPop Culture
Cheers To The Man Who Hated Happy Endings
Thank you Mr Hemingway, for reminding us that the human condition is a matter of perspective. Thank you for telling us not to live for happy endings.
Posted inPOV
The Looney Tunes of Zakir Naik
It’s hard to understand how anyone could get radicalised by Zakir Naik. He might invent people at random and think humans have gone extinct. But that’s all folks.
Posted inPeople
The Case of the Vanishing Doctor Uncle
In a Parel gaothan, Dr Nayak continues a tradition of treating families for everything from the flu to sprains. But with the rise of multi-specialty clinics, his days are numbered.
Posted inModern Family
How I Met My Mothers
I believe adults owe their adopted children the truth. I found out about my biological mother after my father died, and that’s when the real drama began.
Posted inDisArré
Exclusive: Interview with Brother Dave
Outgoing and heartbroken Brit PM pours his heart out to W&B, on Brexit, that bugger BoJo, and more.