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Leher Kala
Leher Kala is a multifaceted journalist, columnist, and filmmaker associated with The Indian Express. She is widely recognized for her sharp social commentary and lifestyle writing, which explores the nuances of modern Indian society, culture, and human behavior.
Professional Experience & Career Kala began her journalistic journey in 2000 with the India Today Group, gaining early experience in one of India's leading media houses. She subsequently joined The Indian Express, where she served as the Editor of Daily Features for four years, playing a key role in shaping the newspaper's lifestyle and feature content.
In addition to her print journalism career, she has experience in broadcast media, having worked with Aaj Tak. Broadening her creative scope, she ventured into filmmaking and founded Hutkay Films, a production house specializing in bespoke documentary-style celebration movies and biographies.
Expertise & Writing Style Since 2010, Leher Kala has been a regular columnist for The Indian Express. Her writing is known for its wit, observational depth, and ability to critique social trends. Her columns often dissect:
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Social Trends & Lifestyle: From the "quiet luxury" of the elite to the changing dynamics of Indian weddings and social behavior.
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Cultural Commentary: She writes extensively on the intersection of tradition and modernity in India.
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Human Condition: Her pieces frequently touch upon philosophical themes, mental well-being, and the pressures of contemporary life.
Her column has often been titled "On The Loose," reflecting her free-ranging and candid take on the world around her.
Authoritativeness With over two decades of experience in the media industry, Kala has established herself as a distinct voice in Indian lifestyle journalism. Her ability to transition between hard news environments and feature writing, as well as her entrepreneurial venture in filmmaking, demonstrates a versatile command over storytelling in both text and visual formats.
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Prison Break: You don’t have to do the crime to do a little timeSubscriber Only
July 23,2018 00:20:01 AM
The average Indian, who lacks both money and time, is already a prisoner of circumstance and is unlikely to venture into a jail as an enthusiastic vacationer.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
Nowhere Men
July 09,2018 00:04:11 AM
The entire country is frantically googling “shared psychosis” and speculating how a seemingly normal family — who were dancing at one of the victim’s engagement two weeks ago — could become unwitting participants in this gruesome tragedy.
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
On the Loose: Round Two
July 02,2018 06:23:12 AM
"I have often noticed that people in second marriages are more considerate, and consciously steer clear of repeating old mistakes. However, I am of the opinion that marital history, at least with the same person, repeats itself."
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
Dead End
June 18,2018 01:12:30 AM
When it feels like your world is collapsing. No one can ever really know what’s going on in anyone’s head, yet, it is deeply unsettling that somebody can be going about their day as usual but secretly be plotting their final hour.
Mon, Jun 18, 2018
On the loose: Politics of DecencySubscriber Only
June 11,2018 00:34:00 AM
The only way to solve the very serious problems that can arise with sexting is to remember that relationships change. And if naive people would stop clicking explicit pictures there wouldn’t be a problem to begin with. Defining indecency, however, remains problematic.
Mon, Jun 11, 2018
On The Loose: Without FailSubscriber Only
June 04,2018 05:35:47 AM
Whatever one’s opinion of the value of the CBSE or ICSE curriculum, a 90+ score is an indication of how hard a student is willing to work for something, which is a trusted predictor of success in life in general.
Mon, Jun 04, 2018
On the Loose: Pipe Down
May 28,2018 00:05:20 AM
Facing the music for playing the music
Mon, May 28, 2018
On the Loose: Sneak peek
May 21,2018 00:17:10 AM
The dos and don’ts of running shoes.
Mon, May 21, 2018
Home Alone
May 14,2018 01:09:52 AM
A Google search for the numbers of adults in legal battles with their parents doesn’t reveal clear statistics but going by the top three stories that surfaced, it appears India’s 40-somethings are a bunch of ruthless ogres, shoving their elderly into old age homes after they’ve grabbed all their assets.
Mon, May 14, 2018
Denim Disaster: When trying to look cool backfires
May 10,2018 00:10:31 AM
Jeans are quite possibly the only item of clothing where you can choose to be stylish by spending Rs 500 or Rs 10,000. Nothing reflects a particular era like the jeans people wore.
Thu, May 10, 2018
On the Loose: Head RoomSubscriber Only
May 07,2018 06:17:25 AM
In-flight connectivity will roll out in the next six months and passengers will be able to make phone calls, check messages, and surf the internet mid-air.
Mon, May 07, 2018
First Take: Endless NightSubscriber Only
April 30,2018 00:00:56 AM
The case that changed the culture: The Jessica Lall case was like a movie with an ensemble cast, so many other people’s futures were derailed by a few moments of unthinking recklessness.
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
On the Loose: Anti MythicalSubscriber Only
April 23,2018 00:25:09 AM
Ancient Spiritual texts are relevant, just not in a civil service examination
Mon, Apr 23, 2018
On The Loose: Shock ValueSubscriber Only
April 16,2018 00:35:46 AM
Even if we actively seek a change of scene and that feeling of pleasant displacement that only comes from waking up someplace else, travel can also be anxiety inducing.
Mon, Apr 16, 2018
Cheat SheetSubscriber Only
April 09,2018 00:20:57 AM
A classroom is a microcosm of the real world
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
On the Loose: Time Travel
April 02,2018 00:05:17 AM
How what we watch influences what we wear
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
Right to AppealSubscriber Only
March 26,2018 00:15:43 AM
When personal and professional lives collide.
Mon, Mar 26, 2018
On the Loose: Lease of LifeSubscriber Only
March 05,2018 00:14:44 AM
It’s crucial to read between the lines of insurance policies
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
On the Loose: Chic To Shock
February 27,2018 00:22:52 AM
Awards can gloss over and obfuscate reality
Tue, Feb 27, 2018
Paradise LostSubscriber Only
February 19,2018 05:54:04 AM
Sardesai’s impassioned speech, full of loathing for North Indians and what they’re doing to Goa, conjures a picture of an invasion of dodgy khap panchayats, and black SUV driving opportunists.
Mon, Feb 19, 2018
Blame GameSubscriber Only
February 12,2018 00:28:38 AM
Post Edward Snowden and Julian Assange, there has been a positive shift in attitudes towards whistleblowing, yet it carries a strong negative connotation. Nobody likes a snitch. In India, especially, whistleblowers tend to end up badly.
Mon, Feb 12, 2018
On the Loose: Fake JobsSubscriber Only
February 05,2018 00:20:27 AM
(Not) getting paid to do what you love
Mon, Feb 05, 2018
On the Loose: Tools of ResistanceSubscriber Only
January 30,2018 00:00:28 AM
Traditions offer comfort and in a chaotic world, we search for an order that makes sense to us. The problem of questioning our belief systems means completely shedding our prejudices, hard for a society that has always been drowning in superstition.
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
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