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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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Only Not Lonely: Every society has its issues
January 22,2018 00:25:19 AM
In India we are somewhat better equipped to handle loneliness. Maybe because there are so very many of us and the entourage culture of brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles is still thriving.
Mon, Jan 22, 2018
On the loose: White noiseSubscriber Only
January 15,2018 00:00:56 AM
No doubt, in this age of polarisation the news is extremely stressful. Life is painful enough without cluttering your mind with the world’s problems early in the morning. On an individual level, one can do nothing about them anyway
Mon, Jan 15, 2018
On the Loose: Side EffectsSubscriber Only
January 08,2018 00:18:14 AM
Students don’t need cell phones in schools
Mon, Jan 08, 2018
Patriot Games: Being Indian, as well as everything else
January 02,2018 01:00:58 AM
If the benchmark of a good citizen is paying your taxes and following the laws of the land, how and where we choose to spend our private income should be just that, private.
Tue, Jan 02, 2018
On the loose: Toll taleSubscriber Only
December 18,2017 00:00:15 AM
Doing what’s right can have several interpretations
Sun, Jan 14, 2018
On the Loose: Cards ApartSubscriber Only
December 11,2017 00:05:16 AM
The romance of greeting cards
Mon, Dec 11, 2017
On the loose: Burden of InnocenceSubscriber Only
December 04,2017 00:10:36 AM
It is, perhaps, human nature to believe the worst about other people. The price of a wrongful conviction goes well beyond one man’s loss of freedom. Labels, especially those brandishing ‘child killer’ or ‘molester’ are impossible to shake off.
Mon, Dec 04, 2017
On the Loose: Good GodSubscriber Only
November 27,2017 01:03:58 AM
There’s no cure for the cancer of stupidity
Mon, Nov 27, 2017
On the loose: True lies
November 21,2017 06:39:05 AM
Loosely based on a survivor’s book it tells the story of a father who tries to keep his young son’s spirits up by pretending the concentration camp is just a game.
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Misplaced expectation of entitlement – and a total disregard for rules which is uniquely Indian
November 13,2017 00:33:50 AM
The final nail in Indigo’s proverbial coffin is the video of their ground staff manhandling a passenger, who had disembarked at the Delhi airport. After it became prime time news on TV, Indigo apologised and has taken action against the staff.
Mon, Nov 13, 2017
On the Loose: Trivial Pursuit
November 06,2017 00:15:26 AM
The sharp clamour of criticism
Mon, Nov 06, 2017
On the Loose: Old But BoldSubscriber Only
October 30,2017 01:21:54 AM
Age doesn’t make everyone weary
Mon, Oct 30, 2017
You Too: The Power of a Hashtag
October 23,2017 00:41:11 AM
The power of the shared experience — through your harrowing story I see my own — has been profoundly cathartic
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
On the Loose: Temple Trails
October 11,2017 00:25:22 AM
There are still some creations that soar above political ideologies
Wed, Oct 11, 2017
On the loose: Misguided MeaningsSubscriber Only
October 03,2017 00:05:31 AM
The shaky wisdom of a self-imposed exile
Tue, Oct 03, 2017
Pride and PrivilegeSubscriber Only
September 18,2017 00:00:13 AM
If you are to the manor born, own it
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Future FocusSubscriber Only
September 11,2017 00:01:14 AM
We’re constantly disseminating trivia on Facebook and Twitter that, somehow, has created the dangerous illusion that we can comprehend everything, no matter how out of our area of understanding it might be.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
On the Loose: Guru Uncool
September 04,2017 00:10:32 AM
The mystic will never entirely vanish
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
Free Speech: The gentle art of lecturing
August 21,2017 00:00:08 AM
Except, for a generation that has notoriously short attention spans, one has to wonder if 56 minutes also isn’t 20 minutes too long to hold forth, even for one of the most enigmatic leaders of the world
Mon, Aug 21, 2017
No Free ShowSubscriber Only
August 14,2017 00:00:32 AM
Art is not just for art’s sake.
Mon, Aug 14, 2017
Pot of GoldSubscriber Only
August 07,2017 00:00:38 AM
The grass may be getting greener, this side
Mon, Aug 07, 2017
On the Loose: Cheque Mate
July 31,2017 00:10:37 AM
In the sharing economy, the discomfort around splitting bills is much less
Mon, Jul 31, 2017
On the Loose: A Fine BalanceSubscriber Only
July 10,2017 00:10:35 AM
In this city, the Delhi Gymkhana Club and the Golf Club are still valiantly clinging on to their identity, of being the last bastions of old-world charm and propriety. However, this isn’t just about an outdated notion of a dress code that nobody but the babus at these august institutions care for.
Mon, Jul 10, 2017Journalism of Courage
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