Articles

Spar, But Don’t Sensationalise | Outlook India | April 16, 2018
The rage against sexual harassment is a part of most women’s psyche; it is easy to understand why instant justice appeals to some. But heinous as it is, predatory sexual behaviour cannot be prevented or avenged by real or virtual lynch mobs. Read more…

In Junaid’s Village, an Eid Moon Felt, Not Sighted | The Wire | June 25, 2017
This family will never be the same again. Three brothers witnessed the fourth decimated right before their eyes. Siblings fight and argue; there’s even hathapaayi (fisticuffs) sometimes. Read more…

Wistful Memories of a Soulful Azaan | Sabrang India | April 19, 2017
Kabir and Sonu Nigam are both right if we carefully consider the essence of their criticism about imposing our faith on others or inconveniencing others for what we consider sacred. Read more…

Gandhi, Aligarh and two minutes of silence | Hillele | January 1, 2017
At that point no one knew who had killed Gandhi. He had many enemies in all communities and Initially it was believed that a Mussalman had killed Gandhi. Fears and rumours of retaliatory violence ruled. Read more…

Cleaning up a house where a relationship died | Hillele | October 22, 2016
Every corner has a story to tell, every chipped dish and decoration piece gathering dust is an eyewitness. The white blood of silences and the purple splashes of anger close in on me from every direction. Read more…