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We Asked Atheists How They Deal With Their Religious Families

And what to do if moving out is not an option.
Navin Noronha
5.4.23
Life

Just Let Gen Z Make Reels in Art Museums

Taking multiple selfies at art shows and in front of artworks might seem annoying to those of us who don’t, but what if we acknowledge it instead as a different form of engagement with art, specific to the times we live in?
Ria Chopra
5.3.23
Life

Why Are Indian Men Constantly Making Headlines For Pissing On People on Flights?

As most passengers will attest, airline companies do not offer golden showers in their flight packages, be it economy or first class.
Navin Noronha
4.28.23
Identity

I Relived My Own Traumatic Arranged Marriage Journey While Watching ‘Indian Matchmaking’ on Netflix

I survived going through the arranged marriage journey and this is my story. Spoiler alert: “Compromise” was involved.
Bijal Shah
4.27.23
Sex

I Went to India’s First Kink Convention

From stepping on human carpets and walking alongside human pets to watching demos of consenting adults gasping for air or having needles inserted into their flesh, Kink Con 2023 was hot, hot, hot – and, thank heavens, super safe.
Yutheeka Borkar
4.26.23
Life

Netflix’s ‘Beef’ Really Spoke to the Road Rage-Filled Bitch in Me

I’m used to blaming my road rage on external factors – genes, bad drivers, terrible roads. But an exploration of where and why that extreme anger surfaces only when I’m behind the wheel is far more complicated than I imagined.
Dhvani Solani
4.19.23
Identity

Meet the Leading Lady of India’s Pulp Cinema

Her name on a poster once guaranteed the film a full house. But Sapna Sappu’s real-life story is unlike any other superstar’s.
Arman Khan
4.11.23
Identity

The Secret Lives of Married Men Who Cross-Dress

“My wife started observing me when we were out shopping, and noticed the things I would pause and look at longingly.”
Navin Noronha
3.31.23
mental health

The ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ Trend is Probably What Your Burnt Out Self Needs

A viral TikTok trend advocates for doing the bare minimum required of you at work on a Monday. But is this self-care or slacking?
Arman Khan
3.27.23
Life

Been Body-shamed by Your Parents? Here’s How to Help Yourself Heal.

Being body-shamed by the people who are supposed to love you unconditionally cuts deep. Those who made it to the other side share insights on their journey to self-acceptance and love.
Arman Khan
3.9.23
Life

How You Save a Contact on Your Phone Reveals a Lot More Than You Think It Does

From full names only, to emojis, nicknames, and context in brackets, why do we have such complex and unique rules for the way we save contacts to our phones?
Ria Chopra
3.6.23
Identity

How Indian History and Mythology Celebrate Queer Love

Queer characters in Indian mythology are not restricted to tokenistic representations but are crucial in taking important narratives forward and even celebrating them.
Arman Khan
2.27.23
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