Salacious SinsIn Conversation: On the Indian Couple Who Was Thrashed for Public Kissing The team discusses pressing events that say something about our culture, and why it matters. Today, we talk about how PDA kills. By The Swaddle Team
In the Name ofWhy Religious Violence Forces Us to Reckon With Our Own Traditions Celebrations have now become a project to assimilate more Hindus into the fold while demonizing others. By Saumya Kalia
As Long As You're On My SideMen Are Less Religious in Countries With More Gender Equality, Shows Study "Religion isn’t just some symbolic thing, but actually has a lot of mundane functions... people turn to religion [to fulfill their] needs." By Devrupa Rakshit
Embedded Deep WithinHow Schools, Colleges Socialize Indians Into Perpetuating Islamophobia From micro-aggressions to bullying, Islamophobia has always been a defining feature of the Muslim experience in education. By Arman Khan
Invisible Power StringsFor Banaras’s Cremation Workers, Social Hierarchy Within the Community Reinforces Caste Exploitation Elites in Dom communities create a narrative that the community has progressed away from caste and casteism -- which is far from the truth. By Kushal Choudhary & Govind Sharma
Intolerant IndiaDisrespecting Indian Values, Mocking Men Among Reasons People Find an Ad Offensive: Survey Indians were outraged at Manyavar for subverting 'kanyadaan,' a Pepperfry ad for mocking gender stereotypes, and a Stayfree ad for depicting period blood as red. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Holy CondemnationPope Francis Calls Domestic Violence ‘Almost Satanic’ The Pope’s condemnation of domestic violence uses among the strongest language he had ever employed, and is a significant intervention. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Many Versions of TruthHistory Books Should Include Vedas, Bhagavad Gita for ‘Unbiased’ Education: Govt Panel “The portion which enhances self-esteem and national pride and unity should be highlighted and emphasized.” By Saumya Kalia
Web Of InequalityAlmost 1 in 4 Patients Faced Discrimination Due to Caste, Religion: Oxfam Survey 35% of women also underwent physical tests by male doctors without another female in the room, violating the Charter of Patients' Rights. By Devrupa Rakshit
Textbook LessonOnly 8.7% Students in Minority Schools Are Actually From Minority Communities: Report Minority schools are outside the purview of the RTE Act, thus facing no compulsion to admit students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By Saumya Kalia
One-UppingWhat Delhi’s Anti‑Muslim Chants Can Teach Us About ‘Ethnic Outbidding’ The inflammatory sloganeering is an example of “ethnic outbidding,” where groups demonize minoretized sections to gain political support. By Saumya Kalia
On PaperWe Asked Six Experts to Explain the Impact of a Uniform Civil Code in Modern India "What we need is uniformity in rights and not a Uniform Civil Code." By Saumya Kalia
At Odds With ReligionMost Indians Value Religious Diversity — but Are Against Interfaith Marriage: Survey “Indians simultaneously express enthusiasm for religious tolerance [while preferring to keep] their religious communities in the segregated sphere." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Just Not TrueCovaxin Does Not Contain Calf Serum, Health Ministry Says Amid Rumors Calf serum is used during early production of the vaccine, but the final dose does not contain it, according to the government's RTI response. By Aditi Murti
Politics of LoveWoman’s Conversion to Islam Is Irrelevant In Ensuring Safety of Interfaith Couples: Allahabad HC The court directed the government to ensure couples don't face threats or acts of violence. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Skills of DeflectionAssam CM Says Immigrant Muslims Must Adopt “Decent” Family Planning Measures The community should practice population control to address social ills like poverty, the government said. By Aditi Murti
Overseas ExploitationHindu Sect in the U.S. Faces Lawsuit For “Exploiting” Dalit Workers During Temple Construction The complaint notes labor violations against members of oppressed communities, who were "constantly monitored" and threatened with fines. By Devrupa Rakshit
Culture of FearIn U.P., Cow Slaughter Is the Most Common Reason for Detention Under the National Security Act The NSA, which gives state the power to arrest without formal charges, is being used to target minority groups, an Indian Express report showed. By Devrupa Rakshit