Shamani Joshi
Staff Writer
Shamani Joshi is a Gen Z-focused culture reporter who curates conversations on tech, drugs, sex, and unconventional lifestyles.
Apparently, India’s Gen Z Doesn’t Believe in Long-Term Love Anymore
A youth insights survey concluded that India’s Gen Z treats relationships like Instagram Stories: “Here today, gone tomorrow.”
This Celebrity Raised Millions for COVID Relief. Now, He’s Accused of Tax Fraud.
The allegations against Bollywood's Sonu Sood came just days after he announced an education partnership with a political rival to Modi’s ruling party.
Two Cops Are Accused of Hiring Hitmen to Take Out Their Enemies
The alleged hits could signal a new wave of police brutality and extrajudicial killings in India.
A Beginner’s Guide To Watching Feminist Porn
Everything you need to know to access foreplay fodder that is female-led, queer-inclusive, and beyond simply glorifying the male orgasm.
For Years, This Twin Got Caught for His Brother’s Scams
He managed to escape the police for nine years.
Here Are Some of the Goofiest Photos of Animals in the Wild
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards captures the funniest, quirkiest and cutest animal antics to raise awareness about conservation.
Girls as Young as 5 Were Paraded Naked to Appease the 'Rain Gods’
From marrying off frogs to making women plow fields while naked, rain rituals are shockingly common in India.
I Tried To Be TikTok’s ‘That Girl’ for a Week
From becoming an early riser and eating plant-based breakfasts to journaling daily affirmations, I tried to understand if the internet’s obsession could also help me level up my life.
They Follow You on Instagram, Then Use Your Face To Make Deepfake Porn in This Sex Extortion Scam
The police say it signals a new wave of cyber crimes.
Indians Saw Their Common Daybed at a Posh Store. It’s Fifty Times Pricier.
But it’s not the only ordinary Indian product that high-end brands are selling at an extraordinary price.
This Fisherman Struck Gold With a Catch Worth Millions
Indian fishermen keep catching a rare and lucrative fish that is used to make collagen, dissolvable stitches and wine.
I Was Hypnotised Into a Different Lifetime on a Group Video Call
I went in armed with cynicism and expectations of an immersive lucid dream. What I saw was way weirder.