Can Seattle’s Criminalisation of Caste Discrimination Help India’s Case?

Can Seattle’s Criminalisation of Caste Discrimination Help India’s Case?

Caste, as divisive and polarising as it sounds, has been a part of our society for thousands of decades. What started as a means to allot occupation and status in society turned into a social evil and an opportunity for the upper caste to climb the ladder to riches. In a contentious move, Seattle became […]

Canada’s Decriminalisation Of Drugs: Recovery In Disguise For Addicts?

Canada’s Decriminalisation Of Drugs: Recovery In Disguise For Addicts?

Youth worldwide have fallen prey to the euphoria of hard drugs, and easy access and peer pressure do not help their case. In a bid to tackle something of such gravity with a health emergency at their hands, the western Canadian province of British Columbia has kick-started a pilot program decriminalising carrying small amounts of […]

Could Artificial Intelligence Spell Doom For Journalism?

Could Artificial Intelligence Spell Doom For Journalism?

They say that with the onset of technology, people put more layers between them, and it gets hard to tell apart reel life from real life. On top of misinformation, anchors delivering the news have also become deep fakes, all thanks to artificial intelligence tech. What could this mean for journalism? With a sleek hairdo, […]

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day: Celebrating 36 Years Of Statehood

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day: Celebrating 36 Years Of Statehood

This day in 1987, changed a lot for the ‘Land of Dawnlit Mountains’ – Arunachal Pradesh. Sitting at the foot of the Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh got a new identity through the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution. Before being named Arunachal Pradesh and being designated as a state, the region was known as the North-East […]

What Do Increasing Indian Users On Gleeden Say About Monogamy In India?

What Do Increasing Indian Users On Gleeden Say About Monogamy In India?

The French have historically been known for their “ménages à trois” relationships, and now, for Gleeden – an extra-marital dating app with over 10 million users worldwide. Noteworthy, Indians didn’t take too long to sign up either, making up 20 percent of Gleeden users, which has raised questions about whether marriages remain as traditional in […]

Revisiting Dadasaheb Phalke’s Legacy

Revisiting Dadasaheb Phalke’s Legacy

Cinema has the power to move anyone; even director Dadasaheb Phalke, who came about films one fine day, was thoroughly inspired, and went on to make India’s first indigenous film. Commemorating Dadasaheb’s 29th death anniversary, let’s relive his priceless contributions to the Indian film industry. The story of the inception of Indian cinema would be […]

Diving Into The Historic Indian Culture At The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

Diving Into The Historic Indian Culture At The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

Every nook and corner of Mumbai has a story to tell, like Kala Ghoda, which is back with its Arts Festival after two years. The fest has woven the stories of local Indian artists, performers, chefs and writers into the art, which is on display for nine days. From February 4 to 12, Kala Ghoda […]

Exploring The Colourful Shades of Pride at Bambai Nazariya

Exploring The Colourful Shades of Pride at Bambai Nazariya

The lingering scent of fragrant incense sticks mixed with the aroma of Akshara’s infamous kombdi vade and warm smiles at the doorstep defines Bambai Nazariya in a nutshell. Nestled in the bustling lit up lanes of Versova, Bambai Nazariya is a socially inclusive cafe run by the transgender community, founded by Diego Miranda and Glenice […]

Mumbai Urban Art Festival Paints The City In Shades Of Marines

Mumbai Urban Art Festival Paints The City In Shades Of Marines

The city of Mumbai is inseparable from its turquoise waters and majestic skyscrapers. Viewing this side of the ‘City of Dreams’ from the lens of the Mumbai Urban Art Festival (MUAF) at the Sassoon Docks, Colaba, will surely make you introspect about city life and your relationship with the environment. The three-month long art festival, […]

Republic Day: An Ode to Ambedkar’s Constitution

Republic Day: An Ode to Ambedkar’s Constitution

January 26 marks the beginning of India’s journey as a republic, finally separating from the clutches of the British Raj.  Lest we forget, it is also the day we adopted our Constitution, under the able guidance of Dr BR Ambedkar. In the backdrop of inefficient British legislatures, social and political turmoil, and struggle for independence, […]

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