How Should I Write About India?
I started writing about India – My India, Mother India! When a cry came within, Asking me to find and explore The biggest confusion in the air: What do I write about India – My India, Mother India?...
View ArticleIn Spite Of Activism, Not All Women’s Issues Have The Same Visibility In India
An important trend in contemporary India is the greater visibility of women’s activism where issues such as those of women in workplaces, sexual violence, the status of women in India’s culture, and so...
View ArticleWithout A Sense Of Social And Mental Security, Is India’s Future Really Bright?
On some days, while commuting to my home, I look over the streets of Dehradun from the corner seat of my shared auto. Dehradun is a would-be smart city of Uttarakhand but it has a number of children...
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The Secret To A Plastic Waste-Free World Lies In Our Habits And Ethics
This year, Earth Day had the theme ‘End Plastic Pollution’. World Environment Day had the theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. World Oceans Day had the theme ‘Preventing Plastic Pollution And Encouraging...
View Articleबाल विवाह कानून में भी लड़कियों के साथ भेदभाव क्यों?
“मेरी एक बेटी है 4 साल की, जब वो छोटी थी तो मुझे भी हर पिता की तरह यह जिज्ञासा होती थी कि वो कब बोलेंगी, कब चलेगी। इसके जवाब में मेरी दादी ने कहा कि यह 6 महीने में चलने लगेगी, लड़कियां, लड़कों की तुलना...
View ArticleMy Grandfather’s Demands Have Left Me Questioning My Work With The Elderly
I’m 25 years old and live in a joint family. My mother always taught me to compromise, sacrifice your happiness for your family. I used to see her taking care of her in-laws and dealing with everything...
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How Impact Tourism Is Accelerating Change In This Remote Himalayan Village
Breswana is a typical Kashmiri Himalayan village situated in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is home to about 1700 people, the economy is mostly agrarian, and the village is an 8 km...
View ArticleThe Reality Of Unreal: A Case For Romantic Love And Why It’s An Emotion Of...
When I was a kid, I was a true believer in love without knowing what love is. As my understanding grew, I analyzed the notion of love as most people advocate. I argued with many people that the sort of...
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‘Your Reporting Is Dangerous And Communal’: Deconstructing A News Editor’s...
By Mayborn Lyngdoh R “Shillong remains a communal tinderbox, driven by tribal angst,” writes the honourable editor. In trying to deconstruct this statement, I feel, because of the accolades that this...
View ArticleSocial Inclusion: The Key Element To Running A Successful Democracy
“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas,...
View Articleहेल्थ और फिटनेस के लिए भी ज़रूरी है मास्टरबेशन
हर नयी चीज़ पर चर्चाएं आम होती हैं, ये चर्चाएं ही नये को नया से पुराना बनाती हैं। उसे लोगों के बीच आम कर देती हैं। नयी चीज, नयी प्रतिक्रियाएं, नये विश्लेषण, नयी चर्चाएं, नये विमर्श और फिर नयी सोच, नयी...
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‘Chachu, Why Did You Become A Muslim?’: What Happened When I Grew A Beard
It was in November 2016 when I decided to grow my facial hair and over time, I had a full-grown beard. Suddenly, all of the people around me started saying “assalamu alaikum.” Initially, I ignored them...
View ArticleI Loved Everything About The City Of Joy Till I Visited A Kali Temple
I finally got a chance to visit the city I had always wanted to – the city of joy, Kolkata. I was there with a friend and luckily on a Sunday. The roads were wide and empty; they weren’t too crowded...
View ArticleShujaat Bukhari’s Murder Reveals A Deep Divide In India’s Press
On Thursday evening, some assailants silenced one of the formidable and fearless voices in the country. Shujaat Bukhari, a veteran journalist, was shot dead just outside his office in the Press Enclave...
View Articleउच्च जोखिम गर्भवती महिलाओं के लिए आशा की किरण है प्रधानमंत्री सुरक्षित...
झारखंड के चतरा के जबरा गांव की रहने वाली 20 वर्षीय संजू के घर में सब बहुत ही खुश हुए जब उन्हें संजू के गर्भवती होने की जानकारी मिली। वो पहली बार मां बनने वाली थी। संजू देवी के पति, अमित यादव पेशे से...
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Tuberculosis And Stigma: Do Doctors Have A Role To Play?
In my 25 years of treating tuberculosis (TB) in Mumbai, I have faced several challenges in providing treatment to my patients. Though stigma against people with TB is just one of the many difficulties...
View ArticleAs A Muslim, I Don’t See India As A Democracy
At a time when every second person in every corner of India talks about how democratic India has become, the reality hits me hard. In this period of immense modernisation, the fact which pulls no...
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This Organisation Is Fighting Against All Odds, To Give Children A Better Life
“The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.” — Billy Graham,...
View ArticleIn Our Outrage Over ‘Quantico’, We Are Failing To Address The Issues That Matter
Priyanka Chopra, the national superstar, has not just made her name in the West through her music videos. She’s also a lead actress in the series “Quantico”. She has been applauded and praised for her...
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5 Things Every Parent Should Teach Their Children To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is a topic which is not talked about openly in public. Even though every second child is sexually abused in India, people are still silent on the issue. It is very crucial for...
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