Their cow-dung plastered wooden walls and hay-lined roofs… their traditional customs of keeping their cattle and livestock indoors… their livelihood avenues… their food… their religious beliefs… their toys and tools… Every aspect of the lives of Wangadpada’s Warli tribes reflects their age-old dependence on and reverence for the nature andContinue Reading
“The biggest struggle I had, was with myself,” said Ria Sharma, founder of ‘Make Love Not Scars’ and the first Indian to receive the UNICEF Global Awards in 2017. In conversation at a panel discussion during the TATA Lit Fest, titled, ‘Paving the Way’, she discussed primarily the importance ofContinue Reading
Eve Ensler, author of the long-running politically and socially significant play, The Vagina Monologues, thinks a proper apology from oppressors could go a long way in healing the emotional scars suffered by victims of sexual and physical abuse. Speaking on Wednesday at The Opera House to a large audience, sheContinue Reading
As we approach 21st Oct, the polling day, schools in Kurla west are making sure that it’s a smooth ride for all. Sajid Ullah, Principal of Anjuman Islam Urdu High School, told us that, “The polling officers will come here on 20th October, and the school administration doesn’t interfere withContinue Reading
The ability to eradicate obstacles is the most proficient quality associated with the elephant-headed Hindu deity, Ganesha. He is most energised to accomplish this eradication during Ganesh Chaturthi, the ten-day festival observed throughout India, that marks his birth. One among the most prominent rituals of this festival is to establish the murti or idolContinue Reading
Jigyasa Singh is an Indian television actress from Jaipur, Rajasthan, prominently known for her roles in multiple shows like ‘Thapki Pyaar Ki,’ and ‘Dev 2.’ She is extremely passionate about her profession and we had the opportunity to interview her about her personal life, career and the quirky-lesser-known sider ofContinue Reading