No fig-leafs in the altogether

Some in NCR find joy in baring their body to the elements. They are not exhibitionists but look for private spaces to experience public nudity Nudity has become a radical way of self-expression as clothes have become a second skin thanks to thousands of years of conditioning to be dressed in public. However, there are […]

Secrecy and stealth: new marriage mantra

Interfaith couples from UP are choosing to get married outside the state, especially Hindu girls and Muslim men, ever since Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance came into force In some state governments ruled by the BJP, including the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh–Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance–has been passed. This […]

Delightfully American

After all that home-cooked food during the lockdown, it’s a treat to be able to visit an all-American eatery with its burgers, hot dogs and cheesy fries  All foodies across Delhi, your wait is over! Punjab’s favourite Uncle Jack’s has finally opened doors in the Capital. Adding to one of your go to place for […]

Far away but still close

Stuck for over a year now, some Indians living abroad have not been able to come back home due to pandemic-related restrictions.  Thankfully, though, they are learning to bide their time 

Home as office is a mixed bag

Work from home has redefined the way people practise their profession. For many, it’s a welcome change while others hate being confined to their homes Technology is transforming our lives. The whole process got a big fillip in the last few months because of the pandemic as we continue grappling with the ‘new normal’ in […]

For a glowing skin

Amidst the pandemic as pollution levels in Delhi are on the rise again, Dr Sonali Kohli gives some insights about possible ways to ensure healthy skin

Love stories to melt hate 

While state governments are introducing laws to control the so-called practice of ‘love jihad’, India Love Project is curating love stories that transcend the boundaries of religious and societal norms  Zamrooda Khanday, a Kashmiri Muslim, and Rajnish Girdhar, a Punjabi Hindu, had to face a year-long battle to convince their parents for their marriage. The […]

Unlikely partners

A Naga girl partners with her mother-in-law-to-be, wife of a bureaucrat, to make some good money during the pandemic Avibu Seyie, who has just entered her thirties, and her 68-year-old mother-in-law-to-be Geeta Bhatnagar—the former calls the latter Mumaa—have joined hands to sell momos online and utilise the time the pandemic has provided them while confined […]