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L: Policemen escort Lawrence Bishnoi at a court, in New Delhi, India April 18, 2023. R: Dawood Ibrahim

Unravelling The Long And Uneasy History Between Bollywood & The Criminal Underworld

22 Oct 2026

5 min read

Naya Beat

The South Asian Sounds That Disco History Forgot & The Label Bringing Them Back

14 Oct 2026

4 min read

More than a decade after the Nirbhaya protests, violence against women remains deeply entrenched, while victim-blaming, political apathy and institutional failure continue to shape how these cases are handled.

What Can We Learn From Protests That Shaped Legislation On Women’s Rights In India

09 Oct 2026

7 min read

L: Bhagat Singh; R: Bhagat Singh’s handwritten note on the ‘Aim of Life’

Why We Should All Be Reading Bhagat Singh In 2026

29 Sep 2026

4 min read

More than seven decades later, their ascent returns to the screen with ‘Tenzing’, Apple Original Films’ new feature directed by Jennifer Peedom.

Tenzing: Apple’s Next Original Film Gives Tenzing Norgay’s Legacy The Limelight It Deserves

24 Sep 2026

7 min read

A snake boat with rowers in sync and a front leader giving cues, amidst the race-day crowd.

The Multi-Generational Fanaticism Behind Kerala’s Most Unforgiving Boat Race

04 Sep 2026

4 min read

Spice market entrance, filled with spices.

Where The Air Is Thick With Chilli: Inside The 400-Year-Old Market That Feeds Delhi

02 Sep 2026

6 min read

Split view of milk splashing over a celebrating crowd alongside local women lined up in traditional Garhwali clothing.

High Above The Clouds, This Uttarakhand Village Plays Holi With Fresh Butter

24 Aug 2026

3 min read

A group of students in chef coats at a culinary event.

A Uniform Obsession: Confessions Of An 'Imposter' In Chef Whites

12 Aug 2026

7 min read

The Weavers of Phulia by Drishya

A Kareena Oberoi & Drishya Photoseries Captures The Basak Weavers Of Phulia

11 Aug 2026

5 min read

Youth protests in Central Delhi demanding educational reforms on July 23, 2026

We Shall By Morning Inherit The Earth: A Brief History Of Student Protests In India

06 Aug 2026

6 min read

School children in India holding up their colourful artwork during an art competition.

The Palette Of A Nation: How Camlin Made Art Accessible To Generations Of Indians

05 Aug 2026

3 min read

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