The Death Of The Quintessential 90s Bollywood Hero
here was a certain kind of charm in being a regular Desi boy in the 90s. Now, actors are mere powerhouses of testosterone
Film Companion / January 2020
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here was a certain kind of charm in being a regular Desi boy in the 90s. Now, actors are mere powerhouses of testosterone
Film Companion / January 2020
In Mumbai, a Kashmiri woman is quietly preserving beloved family recipes into beautiful heirloom books.
Stories Asia / October 2020
For a majority of the women protesting in Park Circus, this is their first time participating in a protest.
The Caravan / January 2020
There was a certain kind of charm in being a regular Desi boy in the 90s. Now, actors are mere powerhouses of testosterone.
Film Companion / January 2020
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Mumbai Mirror / November 2019
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Mumbai Mirror / November 2019
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National Geographic Traveller India / December 2019
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The Guardian / September 2019
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Al Jazeera / May 2019
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Foreign Policy / May 2019
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News 18 / May 2019
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Asia Times / January 2019
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The Swaddle / May 2019
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India Today Magazine / April 2019
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Asia Times / March 2019
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South China Morning Post / July 2019
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Asia Times / January 2019
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Asia Times / July 2018
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Asia Times / June 2018
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Asia Times / February 2019
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Asia Times / February 2019
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India Today / October 2019
A new collection of watches references an icon of India's aviation glory.
India Today / October 2019
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Film Companion / October 2019
If MTV’s Roadies and Splitsvilla weren’t enough, Indian reality shows have now proceeded to online platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Zee5
Film Companion / October 2019
An orchestra that celebrates the Mahatma's 150th birth anniversary, with a hint of Beethoven.
India Today / October 2019
A story about how granola became popular in India.
Mint Lounge / September 2019
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South China Morning Post / September 2019
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Mumbai Mirror / September 2019
Using finely carved miniatures, the Boat Museum in Kolkata gently guides visitors through the region’s maritime history.
National Geographic Traveller India / July 2019
A look at Jen Aniston's personal and professional life.
Firstpost / June 2019
A satirical feminist critique of the Bollywood film Bharat.
The Quint / June 2019
Seven years after the first Student of the Year (2012), Karan Johar still believes a utopian, unrealistic student life sells in India.
Asiaville / May 2019
A cultural commentary on gender nonconformity in children.
News 18 / May 2019
In the heart of coffee and pepper plantations and a host of southern wilderness, I rejoice to meet my inner idler.
National Geographic Traveller India / March 2019
An opinion piece on Bollywood's sanskaari babuji and rape accused Alok Nath playing the role of a judge in a film about sexual harassment.
Asia Times / March 2019
A personal essay on cultural and generatioal differences between Indian and American parents.
HuffPost US / February 2019
The Rajasthan Royals will play in pink instead of blue this season, and their fans could not be happier
Asia Times / February 2019
Women in the entertainment industry are silencing body shamers, but we still have a long way to go
Asia Times / February 2019
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VICE Asia / February 2019
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Film Companion / February 2019
The 99 Varieties ‘dosa’ trucks tell a story of how migration has transformed food in Bengaluru over the past three decades
Mint Lounge / January 2019
The Indian actress, once considered a role model seeking women's empowerment in Bollywood, has been criticized for her hypocrisy on feminism
Asia Times / January 2019
A walk down Gariahat Road reveals a once-cherished home for books is dwindling away.
Scroll / December 2018
The six-roomed restored 1926 townhouse is an ode to the quirks and quaintness of the city.
National Geographic Traveller India / November 2018
Indian fashion is seeing a new trend as designers and online vigilantes call out companies big and small on social media over supposed copycat work. This parallels a global shift in recent years which has seen industry icons being named and shamed.
The Ken / November 2018
Travelogue: A two week road trip along Australia's seatowns churns out untouched natural beauty, and the time to bond with family.
National Geographic Traveller India / September 2018
Tailor and Circus focuses on comfort and gender neutrality, does not glorify washboard abs, and is inclusive
Asia Times / September 2018
An 89-year old in Maharashtra is recycling old fabric into women's bags and earning a lot of online fame
Asia Times / September 2018
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Scroll / August 2018
A story about how a beverage so ordinary became so hipster.
VICE India / August 2018
A first-timer in the holy city gets an intimate taste in four cosy neighbourhood cafés.
National Geographic Traveller India / August 2018
The former adult-film star was attacked yet again for her birth name, Karenjit Kaur, and the usage of her last name "Kaur" in the title of her biopic web series: Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone
Asia Times / July 2018
Performance venue Forever Poetry is both a tattoo studio and a vibrant art space.
Asia Times / July 2018
Clean-cut and sharply finished—a 108-year-old bespoke menswear tailoring store in Kolkata looks to the future.
Mint Lounge / July 2018
American shaving brand Billie showed actual hair in a commercial. And we should follow.
DailyO / July 2018
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National Geographic Traveller India / June 2018
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DailyO / June 2018
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National Geographic Traveller India / June 2018
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VICE Motherboard/ VICE India / April 2018
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National Geographic Traveller India / April 2018
A personal account of my (mis)adventures with Bangalore houseowners.
DailyO / February 2018
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The Quint / October 2017
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The Caravan / October 2017
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National Geographic Traveller India / September 2017
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