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From the ground at Paris Olympics, a question: What will it take for India to become a sporting nation?

August 10, 2024 1:55 pm

I saw the Indian hockey team win the bronze and the German team lose the gold. The difference is an informed fandom, a love of sport and consistency.

Speaking for myself: Why #BratGirlSummer may finally be the trend that lets women just be

July 27, 2024 1:22 pm

No matter what personality or era, women embodying trends all seemed so flawless and put together, and it always felt as if my disordered life couldn’t fit in any of the boxes. Enter brat summer, allowing me to be the most real, trashy, unapologetic version of myself.

Medical students in crisis: Why we need to address their mental health

February 17, 2024 4:22 pm

While the ethos of slogging and ignoring self-care remain important components, the far more pressing problem is the unilateral, worldly idea of success borrowed from the aspirational middle class which is sharpened in a medical college.

My Instagram detox: Turns out social media isn't all bad

January 20, 2024 10:43 pm

Online friendships to communities, a huge part of my identity is linked to the many internet spaces I inhabit.

A psychiatrist writes: How seeking help saved me – it can save you, too

December 02, 2023 2:02 pm

Having depression is like wearing sunglasses — initially, everything is dark and then you get comfortable with the darkness. Please don’t get comfortable with the darkness; there is light all around.

I have seen the damage that Narayana Murthy's '70-hour work week' philosophy has done to India's medical sector

November 04, 2023 10:10 pm

Almost half of the residents in the medicine department get tuberculosis themselves because of a dysfunctional eat-and-sleep schedule. The number of MD seats needs to be increased for better patient care, worker health.

Women’s Reservation Bill and the unfair burden of expectations: We must be excellent, while men can just get by

October 07, 2023 1:47 pm

Even as women are being given a seat at the table, the seat seemingly comes with its own set of terms and conditions. The varying cultural and social standards for men and women are built on the assumption that they are different — and that is where our problem lies.

Missing from the writing world: What ‘unrecognised’ Rajasthani tells us about the limits placed on language and literature

August 06, 2023 5:24 pm

The contemporary writer of Rajasthani is not just a writer but also an activist and conservator — simultaneously producing literature and preserving the language

Speaking for Myself: Why, as a young Indian, I have lost faith in Parliament

July 31, 2023 7:46 am

As the new Parliament building stands tall, it must symbolise not just an architectural marvel, but a beacon of hope for a nation of 1.4 billion people. Only by rekindling the spirit of unity, inclusivity, and genuine dedication to the welfare of the people can they turn this moment into a catalyst for positive change