Asif Kalam
Books, Film, Politcs, Culture. Haunts the city streets on foot. @asifskalam
What might it mean for people who live with mental illnesses to be given control over how they will receive medical care? The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Mental Health Care Bill, 2013, which aims to safeguard the rights of people with mental illnesses
Firstpost / August 2016
One of the most fascinating parts of the book deals with the Sangh’s expansion among the traditionally oppressed classes. Why would the same people who are the worst sufferers under a totalitarian ideology embrace it?
Facebook / February 2016
People falling outside the Sangh notion of unity have two choices before them. The first is to be paternalistically brought back into the fold. According to Smriti Irani, Rohit Vemula was just a “child as a political tool”, not a political dissident hound
Facebook / March 2016
A new Malayalam movie portrays an emotionally intense love story that is ultimately wrecked by the Sangh’s interference and society’s adherence to social conventions.
The Wire / August 2016
This Friday, Kozhikode will play host to the 7th Kerala Queer Pride March. The celebrations leading up to the Pride March have already painted the town rainbow at Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, and the LGBTQ community has more reason than ever to celebrate
The Ladies Finger / August 2016
The ceremony will be held on Friday, 5th August in Rio — that’s 4.30 am IST on Saturday for fans in India. STAR Sports will telecast it live, beginning at 4 am. Don’t miss it!
The Ladies Finger / August 2016