Posted inPOV
Why Appleism Must Die
The dream of the internet as a transparent arena, where the individual had autonomy and power is dead. And I blame Apple for it.
Posted inModern Family
Why I Will Never be Daddy’s Little Girl
I was 12 when I last saw my dad. But that is OK. All we had was a tenuous biological link and there was nothing for me to miss.
Posted inPop Culture
Asanas for Auction
World Yoga Day was a big success with a host of think-pieces, trending hashtags, and yoga drives. We just stopped short of putting an IPR over it.
Posted inPop Culture
The Lost City of Truly Bad Actors
At the end of "Mohenjo Daro", my daughter learned that ancient civilisations are full of bronze people in bizarre headgear and I learned that picking the worst actor was not easy.
Posted inPOV
Why Orlando Makes Me Want to Come Out
The Pulse massacre has made me feel more alone than ever. It has made me angry, left me hurting, but also helped me make up my mind about coming out.
Posted inPeople
Black Money and the Half Brides of Uttar Pradesh
The demonetisation drive meant to target black money hoarders had an unfortunate casualty – the brides of Uttar Pradesh, whose parents could no longer pay their dowries.
Posted inVice
How Not to Buy Drugs Online
I went to the darknet, that shady part of the internet where only the l337 h4X3rs go and where you have Christmas discount sales on cocaine.
Posted inPOV
Choosing My Religion
Would the world be a better place if we allowed our children to decide whether they’d like to be Hindu, Muslim, Christian, atheist, agnostic, or label-free?
Posted inEarth
The Fruit Ninjas of India
The humble pear and the doctor-approved apple no longer cut ice. As city folk up their fruit game, the person most thrilled with this one-upmanship is the farmer.
Posted inPop Culture
Cheers To The Man Who Hated Happy Endings
Thank you Mr Hemingway, for reminding us that the human condition is a matter of perspective. Thank you for telling us not to live for happy endings.
