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Here's What May Work To The Advantage Of ISIS In India
Home to the world's second largest Muslim population and flourishing fundamentalist Islamic schools such as the Deobandi movement, it is somewhat surprising that India so far has seen less than 25 of...
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What It's Like To Be The Daughter Of A Single Mother
The first time I saw my mother cry I was about 12 years old. I remember finishing my homework one night and going into the bedroom. That's when I saw her weeping. I remember feeling that something was...
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Why Wait For Death When You Can Say Goodbye Now?
When the news came a few weeks ago that Malaika Arora Khan and Arbaaz Khan were headed for a split, I was intrigued. Not because I am a fan or a Bollywood aficionado but because of how this news...
View ArticleBullying In The Age Of The Internet
A bully is someone who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people. The key word here is habitually. I am sure in whatever time we have lived on this planet we have all seen some kind...
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The Bloodcurdling (And Heartwarming) Reality Of Life With A Toddler
It's almost bedtime for my two-year-old daughter. But if you're imagining a nursery in pastel shades, soothing lullabies and butterfly kisses, I'd advise you to channel some of The Terminator into the...
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This Kumbh Mela, Let's Return To Our Culture Of Caring For Mother Earth
Indians have a proud history of striving to live in harmony and balance with nature. For a country that derives its name from a river--Indus--it is no coincidence that respect for nature has been part...
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Ask 'Why' Not 'What Should I Do' When A Child With Autism Seems 'Difficult'
By Paramita Mazumdar Source: Sunshine School For the last 16 years, I have been waking up every morning prepared to face a new challenge with my son and with those 70 kids from my school who have been...
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The Freedom To Make Mistakes
As we go through life, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, juggling divergent stances: responsibility versus freedom, certainty versus uncertainty, structure versus fluidity, friendliness versus...
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Why I Cannot Love India Unconditionally
Come to think of it, I was never "patriotic" in the sense of the word that is bandied about today. Sure, I respect my country, but my heart doesn't soar when the national anthem is played nor do my...
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'Fan': An Enthralling Return To Form For Shah Rukh Khan
Directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films, Fan stars Shah Rukh Khan in a double role. He essays the parts of a Bollywood superstar named Aryan Khanna...
View ArticleNepal's Sexist Citizenship Law And The Immigration Debate
There's been plenty of commentary in Nepal over the citizenship law that demands that a child can only be considered a citizen of the country if both the parents are Nepali. In addition, while a...
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Keeping Charles Correa's Work Alive: An Interview With Dr Irena Murray
With the recent demise of Dame Zaha Hadid, a prolific architect with a penchant for neofuturistic design, the focus on her works right now is but natural. But for years, there have been many who have...
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10 Cool Tips To Survive A Summer Trip In India
So summer is here, and with it come school vacations and family trips. But with the ongoing heat wave, the prospect of a domestic holiday is a little unnerving. These simple tips will help you make the...
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A Dubious Case Of Mainstream Bollywood's Supremacy At 63rd National Awards
The 63rd National Film Awards have come as a rude shock for many. The domination of mainstream Bollywood over regional films is quite alarming and has once again raised serious questions regarding the...
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The Infidel Drops: How Polio Became Part Of Pakistan's Terrorism Problem
Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world where polio continues to be widespread. Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended travel restrictions on Pakistan due to the rising...
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Here's A Reminder: Bharat Mata Is NOT A Religious Symbol
Humans have been organizing themselves in some sort of collective national structure since time immemorial. As much as many intellectuals, including Rabindranath Tagore, may argue that nationalism is a...
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3 Cool Home Colour Trends That Pair Perfectly With The Summer
When it comes to home colours, it looks like 2016 will be a good year for those who dig a Nordic-style aesthetic. Can I do a happy jig then? Juvenileness apart, home decor stylists and experts from...
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Dalit History Month Is A Love Letter To Our Ancestors
Dalit History Month is upon us and it is clear that now more than ever, it is vital for Dalit Bahujan and Adivasis to have autonomous spaces where we can learn, discuss and grow our intellectual...
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Dear Indian VCs, Your Herd Mentality Is Killing Innovation
Image credit: 123RF Here's a bit of a dialogue I recently had with a partner at a well known venture capital (VC) firm: Random VC1: "How many people do you expect to hire in this time frame?" Me:...
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Caste-Based Reservation Could Pause India's Growth Story
India has toppled China to become the fastest growing economy in the world in 2015. Recently, the world's second largest private equity fund, Carlyle, too said that India is the only market that can...
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