Together, we stand

Meet Zuber and Yasmin, the Muslim couple fighting for women to be allowed into mosques. The Supreme Court said it might hear the plea due to its Sabarimala judgement, and asked the Centre to respond When Zuber and Yasmin got married in Pune back in 1999, little did they know that one day they’d be […]

A booth too far

Migrants tend to miss their opportunity to cast their vote due to job compulsions. And this is true of labourers as well as white collar executives India has a colossal inter-state migration, which makes it a melting pot of cultures and people. In such a situation, with the mammoth task of getting at least 83 […]

Back alley with little hope

Lutyens Delhi has a shanty town right behind Rahul Gandhi’s residence. What do those living in such deplorable conditions keep in mind when casting their votes? There is a cluster of 250 shanties called JJ Tughlak Lane Camp just behind Rahul Gandhi’s bungalow, 12 Tughlak Lane. Actually, it is situated in the lane that separates […]

Bollywood’s work culture is exasperating

A first-hand experience of working with a few dogdy artists in Mumbai gives a peek into the hidden aspects of the glitzy film industry “Don’t do it. You’re crazy!” exclaimed a friend in New York when I told him about my upcoming visit to Mumbai for the post-production of a documentary film. He recounted his […]

Men think they are special

Reporting in the hinterland gives a glimpse of the position of women in society, and the picture is not pretty In the searing April heat of Mathura, camera around my neck, phone in pocket, notebook and pen at a 10-second backpack-to-hand distance — I was ready to run after Hema Malini as she visited villages […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Chef Ansab Khan is a Culinary Head of Burma Burma Restaurants & Tea Room. He started his career working with JW Marriott & later with Mahindra Holidays. Currently, his role includes conceptualising and heading the culinary operations at Burma Burma. In a candid conversation, he talks more about himself and his work: Your philosophy on […]

Circles of life

This Navratra, try out myanmar’s vegetarian cuisine in aesthetic surroundings that are exotic yet relatable Taking the Burmese concept of Tea Room to a delightful new level is the popular Burma Burma chain of restaurants. Offering only vegetarian food, the chain floated by two childhood friends, Chirag Chhajer and Ankit Gupta, has five unique restaurants in […]

Under the blue skies

Sex is not just a physical act that involves making love. Fantasies and imagination add value and break the routine Saurabh, a student, was comfortably chilling on the terrace of his friend’s restaurant in Chennai. While enjoying the view, taking drags of a cigarette, little did he know that this chilling session will lead to […]