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Defiant Kashmiri Cricket Uses Pakistan’s Jersey And Plays Pakistan’s National Song As A…
Groundswell of pro Pakistan sentiments in Kashmir valley during the time of mass strikes, stone pelting and protests isn't something unusual or new to observers of Kashmir conflict. But this time something different happened.…
Women, the other : Deconstructing sexual violence
Temples are sanctimonious. They house divine powers. We never forget to bow our heads while passing them. We pray, we plead for forgiveness and we try to imbibe compassion whenever we visit this holy place. But, it seems, devils…
Mexico City Metro Installs Penis Seats For A Good Cause
Molestation of women in public transports is an issue that needs our serious attention. Apart from increased security, there should be massive awareness programmes and gender sensitisation campaigns too.
Mexico did…
Farmers Pleading With Skulls And Mice At Jantar Mantar To Waive Their Loans
Agrarian distress, drought, famine and indebtedness of already impoverished farmers with small land holdings, often leading to farmer suicides, is a very serious issue in India. Successive governments have launched slew of…
Sunil Chhetri becomes world’s 4th highest goal scorer
Indian football has not one, but two reasons to celebrate. It clocked a brilliant victory against Myanmar in the Asian Cup qualifiers. If that is not exciting enough, the team's skipper joined the ranks of Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel…
Mental Healthcare Bill : Baby steps towards a mentally healthy India
The Parliament took a big step towards improving the country’s mental health infrastructure by passing the 'Mental Healthcare Bill' in Loksabha on Monday. The bill spells out clear directives and the way forward to ensure proper…
India vs Australia | Highlights Of The Most Controversial And Dramatic Test Series Of 2017
The year 2017 had a very dramatic start with the new Season of Sherlock starting from the 1st January, but for cricket fans, the year couldn’t have had a more dramatic start either. With the series opening new gates and…
CBFC Banned TV Telecast Of Danish Girl Because We Are ‘Sanskari’
In yet another case of overreach, Censor Board has instructed Sony Le Plex TV channel to not show Oscar winning movie The Danish Girl. As per CBFC the movie is not suitable for those below 18 years. Sony was scheduled to air…
No ‘Beef Ban’ In North-East If Party Comes To Power : BJP
In politics, electoral considerations, pragmatism and opportunistic convenience often trumps core ideological principles - if you had any in the first place. BJP has once again demonstrated that, in it's book, there is nothing…
Have Sex With A Stranger For Good Luck At This Indonesian Shrine
The World is full of unimaginable wonders and cultures. Communities follow a different kind of traditions and superstitions and there is no solid explanation to it. Some still sound bizarre and some have become so common that we barely…