Articles

Daisy Irani and the Dark Reality of Children in Showbiz

Daisy Irani’s story of abuse has put a spotlight on children in entertainment, a distinctly adult industry which is no place for a child. The world of showbiz is a murky one that commodifies children and catapults them into adulthood.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 23, 2016

Books

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Last Queen is the Story of a Rani Every Woman Can Relate To

Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni writes narratives that humanises heroines, those who revolt against societal ideals. The Last Queen is the story of one woman and hence, every woman who has tried to navigate a patriarchal society. Through her latest novel, Divakaruni shows us that perfection is not the tax women have to pay to be admired.

Apurva Talluri July 23, 2016

Weird

Why the Pyramids are the Biggest Conspiracy Theory Magnets

Egypt is not willing to allow archaeologists to just come in and dig up what the country regards as its tourism cash cow.

Arré Bench July 23, 2016

Modern Family

A Death Shower for my Parents

As Amma and Appa age, I think about their death frequently. I dread the certainty of their passing, but for them, it is nothing more than the happy end to long, fulfilling lives.

Lalita Iyer July 23, 2016

People

Nirmal Verma: Extraordinary Writer of the Ordinary

It has been 12 years since Nirmal Verma passed away. The novelist did not write characters. He wrote people: The ones who got left behind, the ones who were forgotten by the magnetic narratives of the city.

Manik Sharma July 23, 2016

DisArré

Exclusive: Bobby Deol to Open for Coldplay in November

DJ wale Bobby lets us in on a Gupt deal he has signed with Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

Weedward and July 23, 2016

POV

Dear Indians, Our WhatsApp Hysteria is Not Going to Resolve the India-Pakistan Tensions

Since India-Pakistan tensions have escalated every civilian has turned into a defence expert. WhatsApp and social media have turned war into a dinner-table conversation, where we now plan how to “finish Pakistan” and “kill Masood Azhar like the US killed Osama”.

Hardik Rajgor July 23, 2016

Features

“What Should We Binge on Next?” Take Your Pick from These Emmy-Nominated Shows on Hotstar

The last month has been about the World Cup and Wimbledon and it all ended with an ultimate showdown on Sunday. But now that it’s over, how long will we continue to dissect the two greatest games of our time? What do we do with our evenings?

Arré Bench July 23, 2016

Bollywood

Step Up, Saroj Khan: Stop Defending Bollywood’s Dirty Dancing

Three-time National Award-winner and arguably Bollywood’s most respected choreographer, Saroj Khan defended the casting couch today. In doing so, she singlehandedly put the film industry light years behind in ensuring that it can also be a safe workplace for actresses.

Poulomi Das July 23, 2016

People

No Child’s Play: The Controversial Life of Eight-Year-Old Activist Licypriya Kangujam

Manipur’s Licypriya Kangujam caught the attention of mainstream media after she turned down Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to join the Women’s Day campaign. Now she and her father have been accused of exaggerating her achievements.

Arré Bench July 23, 2016