“Not Just Trees, But Our Rights”: The Politics Behind HCU Green Loss
As a student, it’s heartbreaking to see what’s happening at Hyderabad Central University (HCU). Trees-silent, peaceful, and essential-are being cut down in the name of "development." But is it really...
View ArticleMuslim Festivals Under Siege
Trigger Warning: Mentions Islamophobia, religious slurs. Eid, once a luminous celebration of communal joy and spiritual renewal, has become, for many Indian Muslims, a somber reflection of their...
View ArticleThe Green Job Bubble: Hopewashing Unemployment In India
Everyone loves a good buzzword. Green economy. Climate transition. Just jobs. It's the new PR makeover for a country that’s staring at a brutal youth unemployment crisis and trying to find a saviour...
View ArticleDe-Extinction Might Sound Cool—Until You Remember Jurassic Park
Watching Jurassic Park as a kid was quite fascinating for me. It was the first time we got to see dinosaurs in a real-time action movie, and it showed us fancy tech where scientists worked with...
View ArticleGod Forbid A Woman Decides To Live Her Life
Trigger warning: Sexual assault and violence Everytime I hear someone say "Oh! You are too much of a feminist. I don't think so you always need to "force feed" gender equality and feminism everywhere....
View Article“Well, He Sounds Gentle”: Microfeminism, One Siri Voice At A Time
My dad was watching cricket when my mom barged in, demanding help to set up her new iPhone. "What a shot, Tahlia!" Dad screamed at the TV while simultaneously asking Mom to select a voice tone for her...
View Article29% Young Indians Avoid Political Engagement: YKA Survey Reveals Why
India has one of the largest youth populations in the world, yet when it comes to politics, many young Indians are stepping away, not because they don’t care, but because they feel let down, unheard,...
View ArticleOn Policing And Violence: In Conversation With Jinee And Deana
In recent months, India has witnessed a series of troubling incidents highlighting systemic issues within its law enforcement agencies. In January 2025, a police volunteer in Kolkata was convicted for...
View ArticleIs Representation In Films Real — Or Just Tokenism In Disguise?
It’s 2025 and the red carpet still seems allergic to the idea of doing representation right. Diversity and inclusion require much more than presentations with checkpoints or press releases about PR...
View ArticleKerala’s Falling Into A Drug Crisis—And No One’s Talking About It
“Narcotics is a dirty business”. This striking phrase, popularised by the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, is no longer just a cinematic line but rather a grim reality that is becoming a part of...
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