Monday, Nov 28, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Shreya Das
Shreya is Deputy Copy-Editor at the online desk of Indian Express. She likes to write on social media trends, gender issues, art and culture. She is based in Kolkata. The author is an alumnus of Calcutta University and Jadavpur University. She has been writing for Indian Express Online since 2015. Email – shreya.das@indianexpress.com
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Sadam Hanjabam, the Manipur-based queer NGO founder who defeated substance abuse, propelled change
July 22,2022 14:41:57 PM
Ya_All, a registered queer and youth-led organisation, is working towards empowering the queer community, fosters inclusivity through meaningful dialogue and engages youth using social media.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
‘Clothing has no gender’: Man who is pushing androgynous dressing, one saree a time
April 29,2022 09:00:16 AM
Pushpak Sen, 26, has experimented with sarees as a dhoti for years, it wasn’t until last year when he moved to Italy that he started draping the six yards the way most women do.
Sun, May 01, 2022
‘Aimed to make viewer crave for these kebabs’: Kolkata photographer wins international contest for pic of Kashmiri vendor
April 28,2022 19:16:32 PM
Titled “Kebabiyana”, the picture went viral after Debdatta Chakraborty was named as the overall winner of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2022.
Fri, Apr 29, 2022
‘This is unreal’: Chennai artist’s filter coffee painting blows away people’s mind
April 22,2022 13:57:48 PM
Chennai-based artist and photographer, Varuna Shreethar, took social media by storm by sharing a painting of the humble filter coffee.
Sun, Apr 24, 2022
Empowering a community: Assam gets its first transgender-run tea stall in Kamrup
April 19,2022 14:57:49 PM
The organisation hopes that soon they can not only make this stall profitable but also pave the way to open more such establishments in other parts of Assam.
Wed, Apr 20, 2022
NGO names rescued horses Alia, Ranbir to raise awareness
April 16,2022 15:34:10 PM
Talking about the horses who have become overnight internet sensations, the NGO revealed that they may seem happy now but such was not the case when they had rescued the animals.
Sun, Apr 17, 2022
‘This tea is as strong as Zelenskyy’: Assam company names its black blend to honour Ukraine’s president
March 17,2022 14:14:36 PM
In a nod to Ukrainian president's valour, Aromica Tea company has dedicated their newest brew of a “strong Assam black tea” to him.
Fri, Mar 18, 2022
‘Survival in adversities’: Rajasthan artist paints ‘Tree of Life’ to break Guinness World Record
January 14,2022 09:26:37 AM
Leaving a nearly two-decade corporate career behind, Soni took the most important decision of his life and created a massive artwork amid the coronavirus pandemic. It paid off.
Sat, Jan 15, 2022
‘My name is Kovid and I’m not a virus’: How life of a ‘namesake’ changed in the pandemic
January 06,2022 16:41:20 PM
While his name, which means scholar or learned in Hindi, has always intrigued people, the hilarity it evokes hasn’t worn off even as the pandemic enters its third wave.
Mon, Jan 10, 2022
Kerala couple’s ‘save the date’ video has a Minnal Murali twist and even the film’s director approves
January 05,2022 14:46:42 PM
Crafted by the team at Athreya Wedding Stories, the groom Amal Raveendran emerged as a superhero saving bride Anju KH in the streets of Vytilla, Ernakulam last month as he channelised Minnal Murali.
Fri, Jan 07, 2022
‘Don’t hesitate to push boundaries’: Woman who scaled 6,000-m mountain peak while on her period
December 09,2021 15:20:16 PM
With her next goal being to climb the world's highest peak, Prakriti Varshney said the Mount Ama Dalbam expedition was a stepping stone in that direction.
Sat, Dec 11, 2021
MA English Chaiwali wants to brew her own success story
November 19,2021 09:34:11 AM
Tuktuki Das was not short of options, but then her own tea stall came with its own advantages.
Sat, Nov 20, 2021
‘Had to represent my culture my way’, says Kolkata man, who went viral for wearing saree on streets of Milan
October 29,2021 15:39:31 PM
Pairing the six-yards with a grey checkered-blazer and white sneakers, Sen made heads turn posing with a black long-umbrella — exuding charm and élan.
Sun, Oct 31, 2021
Viral photo of samosas with numbers, alphabet sparks jokes online; here’s the mystery behind it
September 03,2021 17:33:44 PM
The brand revealed each of the alphabets and numbers are part of an identification process to let customers know what kind of samosas they are eating without breaking it.
Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Vibrant mural in Kolkata’s New Town subway captures the city in all its glory
August 29,2021 17:00:21 PM
Led by artist Sayan Mukherjee, a group of 10 painters and illustrators have conjured up the captivating artwork in just ten days
Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Internet’s viral ‘Dancing Dad’ Ricky Pond says they are stuck in India: ‘And we can’t get out’
August 14,2021 10:40:54 AM
In an exclusive chat, internet sensation Ricky Pond talks about his journey so far with Indian film music, and how he accumulated thousands of fans on the other side of the world.
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
Meet the Pakistani man behind ‘Bobbywood’, the Twitter account that stars Bobby Deol
August 04,2021 11:03:16 AM
Thanks to the efforts and dedication of Abdul Ahad Jawaid from Karachi, there has been a resurgence of interest in Deol's films and people on either side of the border can’t stop enjoying it.
Thu, Aug 05, 2021
‘Pandemic didn’t just take away my livelihood but also passion,’ says Kolkata Maidan’s very own ‘Lozenge Mashi’
July 30,2021 18:11:19 PM
Jamuna Das, an avid East Bengal supporter, has been selling candies at football matches in Kolkata since 1993. However, Covid-19 has not only affected her means to earn but also pushed her into loneliness.
Fri, Jul 30, 2021
‘Food for thought’: Photo of a Meghalaya channawala displaying ‘vaccinated’ tag earns plaudits online
July 14,2021 18:18:03 PM
Not just the snack vendor, hawkers and shopkeepers in and around Shillong and different parts of the state have been displaying their vaccinated tags.
Fri, Jul 16, 2021
Meet Talia Jose, the 8-year-old singer-songwriter from Bengaluru who released her first English single
July 07,2021 10:06:00 AM
Titled ‘Head Held High’, the song written and composed by the girl talks about her own experience with nature.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
25-yr-old conquers Everest, days after recovering from Covid-19
June 21,2021 11:09:49 AM
Harshvardhan Joshi, a man from Vasai thanks vaccines from being able to climb after asymptomatic bout of disease.
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Twitter user asks airline to raise baggage limit for carrying free covid kits to his village, wins hearts and a response
June 11,2021 19:28:43 PM
Thanks to the help of the airline company and the poet, the young man is all set to go back to his village with essential medical supplies.
Sat, Jun 12, 2021
‘Vaccinated bride seeks vaccinated groom’: Here’s the truth behind this viral matrimonial ad
June 08,2021 19:21:16 PM
Savio Figueiredo from Aldona, Goa, has taken social media by storm after many fell for the fake ad he created using a popular online application. This is why he says he did it.
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
Mizo girl wows all as she aces the keepy-uppy challenge wearing heels
June 04,2021 19:15:36 PM
The 14-year-old highschooler from Aizawl said she decided to try out the challenge in a new way to inspire others, and to prove that anyone can play football.
Sun, Jun 06, 2021
‘A blessing if my dance can bring some joy’: Assam’s dancing doctor grooves to Akshay Kumar song in new video
May 26,2021 17:43:00 PM
Grooving to a remix version of the song 'Falak Tak Chal' from 2008 film Tashan starring Akshay Kumar and Kareen Kapoor -- the doctor donning his scrubs, lab coat and mask was seen breaking out dancing in a hospital room.
Fri, May 28, 2021