Shamani Joshi
Staff Writer
Shamani Joshi is a Gen Z-focused culture reporter who curates conversations on tech, drugs, sex, and unconventional lifestyles.
This Artist Is Trying To Preserve Ancient Tattoo Traditions That Are Dying Out
From permanent jewellery for people who couldn’t afford it to markers of social status, the India Ink Archive is documenting the country’s rich history of indigenous tattoo traditions.
These Award-Winning Photos Capture Our World in Amazing Detail
From decaying insects found inside a lamp to a mesmerising shot of a crack in an ice sheet, the top picks from the Close-up Photographer Of the Year awards are oddly immersive.
This Guy Is Getting Millions of Views for Impersonating Mr Bean
The iconic “childish, anarchic” character just got a desi protégé.
People Keep Getting QR Codes Tattooed on Their Body
“I think it’s a kind of human evolution, that we’re slowly transitioning into cyborgs.”
21-Year-Olds Across Asia Tell Us About the Worst Mental Health Advice They Ever Got
“I was shut down immediately when I opened up to a relative about my OCD. They said things like, ‘Other people have it much worse than you do.’”
Inside the Secret Lives of India’s Gen Z Sneaker Resellers
In India's hype-driven sneaker scene, young entrepreneurs can earn big... if they don't fall for scams.
These Award-Winning Drone Photos Will Show You the World in New Ways
Stunning aerial footage from the Drone Photography Awards 2021 capture everything from a couple sunbathing on an iceberg to an eerie congregation of sheep.
Millions Lost Their Internet to Prevent Some Teachers From Cheating in an Exam
India is notorious for its "cheating mafia," an organised network that helps students and teachers cheat their way through competitive entrance tests.
'Missing' Drunk Man Spent Hours Helping a Search Party Look for Himself
He helped look for himself for hours before realising who the search party was looking for.
These Gangsters Pretended to Be Lawyers To Kill Their Rival in Court
A war between two of India’s most notorious gangs resulted in bloodshed in the middle of a courtroom.
Shocking Video Shows Police Firing and Killing Protestors in India
Horrifying images of police brutality emerged from the Indian state of Assam, where police killed at least two protesters.
Rare Rhino Horns Worth $78 Million on the Black Market Just Went Up in Flames
These horns are considered more valuable than gold, diamonds and cocaine in some Asian markets.