Christian Archives

Family Weddings & Cousins Who Turn Into Prospective Grooms: Why I Don’t Attend Nikaahs

I’ve imposed a ban on attending nikaahs within the family. Being Muslim means that I can marry a cousin. Which means the potential of a “bhaijaan” to morph overnight into a prospective groom is 100 per cent and family weddings turn into a cringey, IRL version of Minder.

Karima Khan July 7, 2016

People

“Christian Log Daaru Pee Ke Danga Karta Hai”

I’m Christian, a journalist, and live with two cats. Which in landlord-speak means I’m a short-skirt-wearing alcoholic with many boyfriends.

Deborah Grey June 20, 2016

Bollywood

Amar Akbar Anthony: Why We Need Manmohan Desai’s Diverse India Now More than Ever

In the world that we live in today, which is marred by discrimination toward minorities and a breathless demand for proof of citizenship, Amar Akbar Anthony’s secular universe almost seems utopian. It’s funny because Manmohan Desai’s portrait of India is actually the India that our ancestors fought for.

Runjhun Noopur June 19, 2016

Modern Family

What I Learnt About Religion Growing Up With a Christian Father and Muslim Mother

There are way too many essays, books, and films that give you a detailed picture of what the struggle of an interfaith marriage looks like. But beyond the pathos and drama immortalised in movies like Bombay, there exists another side to an interfaith marriage, which not many people talk about.

Tarana Emmanuel May 8, 2016

Coronavirus

We’ve Made It This Far. And That is a Christmas Miracle

In a turbulent 2020, the Christmas miracle is that we have made it this far, and that the vaccine rollout is all set to turn the tide in our favour. And for that, we must be thankful.

Arré Bench March 14, 2016