Good Night's DespairPeople Are Sleeping Less Because of High Temperatures Globally, Shows Research “Our bodies are highly adapted to maintain a stable core body temperature, something that our lives depend on.” By Saumya Kalia
Not Playing SwitzerlandIt’s Okay: To Take Sides in Family, Friend Disputes Not every relationship is meant to be viewed through an "objective" lens. By Saumya Kalia
Embrace ItA Cultural History of ‘Cringe,’ and How the Internet Made Everything Awkward Taylor Swift's call to embrace cringe leads us back to the wholesome, compassionate origins of cringe rather than the ones found in contempt. By Saumya Kalia
Case OpenThe Mysterious Affair of the Cultural Decline of Whodunits The whodunit only reinforces the existing political and social status quo -- a template that feels woefully out of date. By Saumya Kalia
Not Up For DebateSpain Becomes First European Country to Approve Paid Menstrual Leave An official said the move would “end the stigma, shame and silence around periods” and make it “normal to go to work in pain.” By Saumya Kalia
Last MileHow Travel Distance Decides if Women Get an Abortion A new study shows that many people "will not be able to overcome the distance barriers to reaching an abortion facility." By Saumya Kalia
Tools of CareAlmost 1 Billion People With Physical Disabilities Lack Access to Assistive Aids, Finds Global Study Denying people access to these "life-changing tools" infringes on human rights and leaves them vulnerable to exploitation. By Saumya Kalia
Stressed OutShowing Signs of Stress Makes People More Likable, Finds New Study There could be an advantage to showcasing one’s vulnerabilities. By Saumya Kalia
Fortified WelfareGovt’s Free Rice Scheme May Harm Adivasi Population, Say Jharkhand Activists Fortified rice may have adverse consequences on vulnerable communities that have "no option but to depend on this entitlement for their food security.” By Saumya Kalia
Farewell FriendThe Sadness of Finishing Books and Shows, Explained The brain forms 'real' attachments to fictional characters' lives and worlds. By Saumya Kalia
In TransitIn ‘Modern Love Mumbai,’ the City Dictates How Women Navigate Love and Loss Mobility within a city is always linked to freedom, but the complexity lies in who has the agency to move and how. By Saumya Kalia
Censored ChestSports Bra Ad Showing Bare Breasts Banned in UK, Stirring Sex Positivity Debate The opinion is currently split with some noting the ad celebrates what normal breasts look like, while others find it crass ways to sexualize women. By Saumya Kalia
Books Behind BarsHow Books, Literature Can Support Indian Prisoners’ Rehabilitation Reading inspires kinship and community, challenging the carceral state's mandate of isolation. By Saumya Kalia
Systems of CareMore than 98% Survivors of Gender‑Based Violence Don’t Seek Medical Help, Finds NFHS Survey India's response to gender-based violence is punitive in nature.... in all the focus directed at perpetrators, the individual in the thralls of violence is overlooked. By Saumya Kalia
WEIRD IndeedA ‘Western Bias’ Prevails in Studies Linking Nature With Better Mental Health, Say Researchers "There’s nothing necessarily wrong with the existing findings... but we have reason to believe they may not apply to the entire population." By Saumya Kalia
Grief Is a Thing With HorrorIn ‘Multiverse of Madness,’ Grief Lies at the Heart of Horror The movie is both about Wanda’s grief of motherhood and Stephen’s grief of powerlessness, but it remains caged within a templatized franchise. By Saumya Kalia
Breaking FreeMaharashtra Village Bans Oppressive Widow Customs The legislation was in response to the "insulting" traditions subjected to women whose husbands passed during Covid19. By Saumya Kalia
Don't Want to be RightWhy We Should be Wrong More Often Making errors is crucial, instructive, and only natural. By Saumya Kalia