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Chinmay Gaikwad
Jan 183 min read
Riding for a Cause
Being a passionate biker myself, I’ve always believed that the open road holds a unique power, not just to free the soul, but to connect,...


Dr. Manisha Shrimali
Jan 174 min read
Is Mumbai Ready to Tackle Daily Challenges for a Sustainable Future?
India’s financial capital grapples with water scarcity, aging infrastructure and climate volatility, striving for a sustainable future...


Ruddhi Phadke
Jan 162 min read
‘I was abused for being white’
The Perfect Exclusive Mumbai: When Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, tweets about jailing a UK minister, it is bound to ignite...


Romita Datta
Jan 164 min read
A Doctor’s Death and the Maze of Injustice
Months after the horrific crime at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College, justice for ‘Abhaya’ remains elusive as the system continues to...


Swapnil Singh
Jan 43 min read
A Conversation with Courage
On a humid afternoon in Bengaluru, the kind that makes the city feel more like its tropical neighbours, Basmati Gagrai walked into the MS...


Anishkaa Muthe
Dec 30, 20244 min read
When the Princess Left Her Fortress…
I recently saw a movie, it had this dialogue “teenage girls are psychopaths” and maybe it is right, maybe we are a generation full of...


Mamta Chitnis-Sen
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Government Apathy Fuels the Exodus of the Konkani-Manoos
The Konkani-manoos grapple with government neglect, shrinking opportunities, escalating migration, and an eroding cultural identity. It’s...


Aditi Pai
Dec 20, 20244 min read
In Failed Marriages, Men Aren’t Always the Villains
On a wintry Sunday afternoon in Mumbai, an upscale Bandra pizzeria was buzzing with families digging into pizzas and cheesecakes. Amid...


Vishwas Pethe
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Why Are LGBTQ Rights at Risk Under Trump’s Leadership?
The LGBTQ community, traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party, has voiced significant concerns over Donald Trump’s political...


Correspondent
Nov 19, 20244 min read
Reliable Evidence Shows Social Media Harms Young People
The Australian government is developing legislation that will ban children under 16 from social media. There has been a huge public...


Kreeanne Rabadi
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Empowering Girls, Shaping Futures
In June earlier this year, when we launched the Poori Padhai, Desh Ki Bhalai: Studying for Change campaign, little did we know the impact...


Ruddhi Phadke
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Is India Tolerant of Feminist Protests?
Freedom of expression is a broad concept that cannot be explained simply. Expression includes what we speak, what we eat, how we react,...


Priya Samant
Nov 10, 20244 min read
India - A safe Spot in a Sea of Chaos
As 10,000 North Korean soldiers mass against Ukraine, the South Koreans vows “not to sit idle” but to support Ukraine with arms. An urge...


Ruddhi Phadke
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Protecting Innocent Souls
Some crimes against women get reported, while others don’t hit the headlines. In some cases, massive protests break out to demand justice...


Ketakee Bhave
Oct 20, 20242 min read
When a 20-minute train journey turns into 3-hour ordeal
Mumbai: The derailment of local train at Kalyan on Friday night turned my 20 minute journey into a three hour ordeal. I left my office in...


Mamta Chitnis-Sen
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Is Caste & Politics Driving a Takeover at Sir J. J. School of Art?
Caste and party politics have reared their ugly heads, and this time into the serene campus of Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai, one of...


Aditi Pai
Oct 12, 20243 min read
Warriors of the Night
We name our daughters Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati; we worship the divine feminine power in the temples but oppress, repress and even...


Ruddhi Phadke
Oct 11, 20243 min read
Warriors of the Night
We name our daughters Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati; we worship the divine feminine power in the temples but oppress, repress and even...


Aditi Pai
Oct 10, 20243 min read
Warriors of the Night
We name our daughters Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati; we worship the divine feminine power in the temples but oppress, repress and even...


Ruddhi Phadke
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Warriors of the Night
We name our daughters Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati; we worship the divine feminine power in the temples but oppress, repress and even...
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