Two photographs at India Gate connect two generations and ask a difficult question about grief, accountability and the promise of justice.
Politics & Economy
When Delhi Heard the Footsteps of Democracy
From Nehru’s Delhi Chalo to a contemporary march in Delhi, a reflection on dissent, women’s leadership and the enduring promise of Indian democracy.
Obit: Nana Patekar
From unforgettable screen performances to his work with soldiers and farmers, Nana Patekar leaves behind a legacy as complex and varied as the India he inhabited.
When the Spinning Wheel Met the Song
What might Gandhi and Michael Jackson have discovered in an imaginary meeting between a spinning wheel and a song? A reflection on symbols, self-reliance, music and the distance between hearing a message and acting on it.
By What Right?
From Draupadi to Mathura, Bhanwari Devi, Bilkis Bano and the digital age, the story of sexual violence is also a story of entitlement, silence and power. The question remains brutally simple: By what right?
Ukel Foundation to Launch in Ahmedabad, Taking Legal Awareness Beyond the Courtroom
Gujarat-based Ukel Foundation will officially launch on September 27 in Ahmedabad, with a mandate to spread legal awareness and mediation across schools and communities.
From Anger to Votationship
From Pappu to padyatri, Constitution carrier to Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi’s political evolution may now be entering its most interesting phase: building a relationship with voters.
When Politics Turns Pink
Rahul Gandhi’s pink shirt at Chhatron Ki Goonj in Prayagraj may have been a simple fashion choice. Or it may reflect the changing visual language of Indian politics. This essay explores the history of pink, masculinity, symbolism and political branding without assuming intent.
When a Neighbourhood Discussion Becomes Too Uncomfortable
A neighbourhood WhatsApp debate about a proposed liquor outlet reveals larger questions about democracy, representation, public policy and whether communities truly welcome disagreement.
Why Have We Become So Afraid of Ageing?
Wrinkles aren’t the problem. The fear of wrinkles is. This thought-provoking essay explores how beauty, technology and social expectations have turned ageing into something to fight instead of something to embrace.
India’s digital revolution is incomplete until public systems become truly accessible for everyone
A domestic worker’s struggle to access her husband’s Provident Fund reveals a larger truth: India’s digital revolution is incomplete until public systems become truly accessible for everyone.
My Father Said Nothing About the Gaalis
A heartfelt story about courage, family and why intent matters more than appearances.