Nativist urges

The public of the republic has never forgotten its ethnic styles, with politicians and commoners alike wearing Indian couture with elan In 72 years of India being a republic, our sense of dress has evolved. From indigenous garments that have stayed unchanged for village dwellers to the appropriation of ethnicity by new elites, the country […]

A cry for babies

Neonatal screening can help diagnose metabolic disorders in infants and ensure timely treatment. Doctors feel policymakers should make it mandatory One in every 1,000 newborn babies has Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) or other disorders that can be detected at birth by screening. IEM are rare genetic (inherited) disorders in which the body cannot properly […]

In search of glitter

How does one ‘look gay’ or not ‘look gay’? Can a person’s dress sense determine their sexuality? “But you don’t look gay, dude” or “I knew that you were gay. I just knew it.” These are two statements I have heard a lot ever since I came out on social media. It’s confusing, big time. […]

‘Catch me if you can,’ drivers seem to say

Spikes on speed breakers are the latest innovation tried by Noida Police to curb traffic violations. Drastic measures are needed in Delhi too, where drivers behave as if rules are meant to be broken January 8: To prevent driving on the wrong side which leads to major accidents, tyre killers (speed breakers with spikes) were […]

Of the divine and the worldly

This year’s Kumbh Mela was deeply fascinating with its agenda set for Hindutva and the intriguing world of Naga sadhus that manifests hierarchies and privileges Makar Sankranti, the first sahi snan or the royal bath, marked the beginning of Kumbha Mela. A sea of humanity poured in large numbers before sunrise, like ants crawling towards […]

Picnic in the parking lot

Those who are not allowed to drink at home often resort to drinking near liquor shops, an activity that is illegal but still rampant Enter a liquor store in Delhi and chances are that every single person jostling past is a man. After exiting, they often queue up at a store strategically placed near the […]

Living on the edge

Despite the efforts of several suicide helplines, over 1,00,000 people commit suicide in India every year. The stigma around mental distress in India can be blamed for these staggering figures “The words ‘I was suicidal’ still taste a little strange in my mouth,” says 22-year-old Anisha*. “It was a struggle to wake up every day, […]

What ails the Aqua Line Metro?

the line was targeted to be completed in December 2018. But it hs been A victim of departmental and administrative delays The Aqua Line Metro has been touted as the lifeline of Greater Noida residents, including those living on the outskirts of Noida. But the Metro line hasn’t been made available to the public yet. […]