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Her roots — deeply embedded in the hills of Mizoram, India — remained a story she did not wish to tell. And that, perhaps, is the most fascinating part of her legend.

The Untold Indian Origins Of Iggy The Eskimo: Syd Barrett’s Enigmatic Muse

Anahita Ahluwalia

13 Feb 2025

5 min read

For representational purposes only.

A Sanctuary For Souls And Strays: The Canine Devotees Of Kerala’s Muthappan Temple

Anahita Ahluwalia

31 Aug 2024

4 min read

To post a picture with your boyfriend is to risk being called attention-seeking; to hide him is to risk being called secretive. Either way, you lose.

The Secret Lives Of Indian Girlfriends

Anahita Ahluwalia

13 Nov 2025

4 min read

Here are five homegrown Indian children’s books that adults should read too. Each offers something vital beyond the age range for which they were written.

To Celebrate The Children’s Booker Prize, Here Are 5 Indian Ones Every Adult Should Read

Anahita Ahluwalia

06 Nov 2025

3 min read

The strength of P for Paparazzi lies in how it humanises a figure most people dismiss or ignore.

Divya Kharnare's Documentary Spotlights The Inner Worlds Of The Indian Paparazzi

Anahita Ahluwalia

04 Nov 2025

3 min read

Expression feels increasingly fraught, but Mumbai LitFest gives us a rare public space for curiosity and contradiction.

A Homegrown Guide To Mumbai LitFest 2025

Anahita Ahluwalia

31 Oct 2025

4 min read

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