Vegetarians OnlyIIT Bombay Approves ‘Vegetarian Food Only’ Space Caste-based “pure veg" culture brought us here. By Ananya Singh
women in politicsIs the Women’s Reservation Bill Really as Progressive as it Seems? From implementation delays to the exclusion of marginalized communities, the women’s reservation bill has several flaws. By Ananya Singh
The Need for a Radical ApproachA Housekeeper Was Accused of Murdering a Woman Staying Alone in an Andheri Flat The recent case demands introspection on how protectionist ideas of women’s safety have failed. By Ananya Singh
In The Name of ScienceThe Dark Legacy of Scientific Research Using Marginalized Bodies Radioactive roti experiments reveal the troubling history of Black, Brown, and colonized women being experimented on. By Ananya Singh
Glory SuspendedHow WFI Failed Indian Wrestlers – and India The global governing body for wrestling has suspended WFI for failing to hold elections -- a setback for Indian wrestlers and the nation. By Ananya Singh
'Trans Panic'World Chess Federation Bans Trans Women from Women’s Chess How exactly do trans women have an unfair advantage in a sport involving smarts? By Ananya Singh
Whose Data Is It?You Own Your Data Even Less Now India’s Data Protection Bill, explained By Ananya Singh
Culture of ImpunityRPF Train Killing Forces Us to Pay Attention to Impunity A video of a uniformed constable killing Muslim passengers and urging others on how to vote prompts urgent questions. By Ananya Singh
Rise of the CyborgsFrom Hearing Colors to Seeing Ultraviolet, Is Enhancement the Future of Human Senses? Cyborgs among us are already employing tech to “unlock” new senses and alter their reality. By Ananya Singh
The Dead Are AliveFrom ‘Smart Graveyards’ to Griefbots, Is Digital Immortality the Future of Death? Death tech’s pursuit of “digital immortality” is reshaping how we process loss. By Ananya Singh
The Cost of SleepTech Is Commodifying Sleep. Will the Future of Sleep Put Our Dreams on Sale? The rise of sleeptech has turned rest into something that can be tracked, optimized, and gamified. By Ananya Singh
Restoring VirginityVirgins, Again If virginity is a social construct, why are so many women covertly undergoing surgery to ‘restore’ it? By Ananya Singh
Engineering BirthArtificial Wombs to Enhanced Babies, How Ethical is the Future of Birth? Reproductive technologies could liberate women from the burden of pregnancy, but remain fraught with controversy. By Ananya Singh
Tomorrow's SpecialFrom 3D‑Printed Food to a Meal‑In‑A‑Pill: How Viable is the Future of Food? Growing interest in alternative foods may force us to choose between nutrition and taste. By Ananya Singh
heart healthSushmita Sen Is the Latest Celebrity to Get a Heart Attack. Are They Getting More Frequent? A spate of reports document a rise in heart attacks, especially among the young and seemingly fit. What lies behind the high numbers? By Ananya Singh
Learning by Trial and ErrorTMI: People Tell Us What They Wish They Had Learned in Sex Ed We asked readers to tell us the sex lessons they had to learn the hard way. By Ananya Singh
What Are My Rights?How Does the Law Protect People in Live‑in Relationships? In light of the rising instances of intimate partner violence, what are the legal protections afforded to those in live-in relationships? By Ananya Singh