India vs. BharatOf All Things, How Did We End Up Debating the Country’s Name? The ‘India’ vs. ‘Bharat’ debate dominating social media discourse in the country is forcing us to ask: what's in a name? By Devrupa Rakshit
Reparation RunBarbados Task Force Seeks Reparations From Families Who Owned Slave Plantations A task force from Barbados is considering demanding reparations from Benedict Cumberbatch’s family, among others -- marking a turning point in the global campaign for reparations. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Decolonize This TakeWords Mean Things: ‘Decolonization’ Decolonization had a powerful connotation. Now, it's being used to defend mythology as science. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Flawed Anatomy of a Criminal‘Delhi Crime’ Season 2 Shows the Injustices India’s ‘Criminal Tribes’ Face The British criminalized entire communities by categorizing them as habitual criminals. This prejudice still shapes law and order. By Arman Khan
Misplaced OutrageCasting for DDLJ’s Broadway Adaptation Has Angered Fans. But Is DDLJ’s Sexist Legacy Even Worth Reviving? One question continues to loom large: is DDLJ really the best representation of Indian cinema in the 21st century? By Devrupa Rakshit
Must Make An Impression!Our Obsession With Every Cannes Look Reveals Our Need for Validation From the West The obsessive dissection of the looks perpetuates a 'perfect beauty' ideal while reflecting our anxiety about how the West perceives us. By Devrupa Rakshit
Koh-i-NotThe Buzz Cut: Indians Surprised and Outraged That Colonizers Keep Big Diamond for Themselves This week in The Buzz Cut, a colonizer family is consistent, media outlets are balanced on issues, and a statue spells equality. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
The Journey HomeCanada Returns a Statue Stolen from Varanasi 100+ Years Ago "Repatriating this statue does not atone for the wrong that was done a century ago, but it is an appropriate and important act today." By Devrupa Rakshit