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Social Interest (Homegrown Voices)

The story highlights societal discomfort when individuals from marginalized backgrounds challenge cultural stereotypes, as seen in Pooja's viral reel quoting Dostoevsky.

Who Gets To Read Dostoevsky? Why Do We Keep Mistaking Privilege For 'Authenticity'

22 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

These initiatives not only ensure safer travel for women but also empower female drivers with financial independence and dignity.

4 Women-Driven Cab & Auto Services Offering Safer Rides Across India

07 Oct 2026

3 min read

Sandhu was part of the same world of creators, artists, makeup artists, performers and small business owners whose work shapes what people see, buy, wear and talk about.

The Legacy Of Mad Sandhu & The Cost Of Being A Queer Creator In 'Modern' India

07 Oct 2026

6 min read

Tributes to Jason Arday and Rohith Vemula.

South Asia's Caste Systems Mirror The Global Architecture Of Institutional Murder

01 Sep 2026

7 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

If a government can dismiss the concerns of communities fighting to protect their forests, rivers and homes for years, should any of us expect to be treated differently when our turn comes?

Sonam Wangchuk, Ken-Betwa, & The Unequal Politics Of Protest & Solidarity In India

20 Jul 2026

6 min read

An image from Anga Art Collective, and Sapne Sajhe collective India

5 Independent Collectives Building New Cultural Futures Across India

16 Jul 2026

4 min read

Mumbai has spent the past few days under a relentless curtain of rain.

Mumbai's Monsoon Crisis: Helplines, Rescue Services & Animal Relief Contacts

06 Jul 2026

2 min read

Through free public gatherings, curated texts and support resources, the initiative encourages participants to engage deeply with literature.

'Her Autonomy' Is Building Community & Agency Through Its Feminist Reading Circles

01 Jul 2026

3 min read

A representational image for the The Jogappa community.

Once Revered, The Jogappa Transgender Community From South India Faces Marginalisation

16 Jun 2026

3 min read

India's Most Interesting Babas And Their Rather Bizarre Stories

India's Most Interesting Babas And Their Rather Bizarre Stories

aditi dharmadhikari

08 Jun 2021

12 min read

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