Hardik Rajgor, Author at Arré

PV Sindhu’s Asian Games Silver is Worth Its Weight in Gold For India

PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have scripted history at the 2018 Asian Games. Their individual journeys and accolades are no doubt inspiring. But what they mean for India and for the sport goes far, far beyond those solo pursuits.

Hardik Rajgor April 26, 2016

Sports

Can We Please Get Over Ronaldo and Messi?

The moment the shortlist is announced for football’s Ballon d’Or award, I begin preparing for the Ronaldo-Messi circle-jerk.

Hardik Rajgor April 25, 2016

POV

2021: A New Year Where We Hope for Old Comforts, Not a Fresh Start

2021 will be the year of the comeback or so we hope. It will be the year where we don’t aspire for much ambition and greatness, but to get back to routine.

Hardik Rajgor April 25, 2016

POV

Why 2020 is the Best Year to Stop Celebrating New Year’s Eve… Forever

If there’s one good thing that can come out of 2020 (apart from the latest Taher Shah song), it is that we don’t need New Year’s Eve parties anymore. As we approach the last day of the year, no one is asking “31st ka kya plan hai?”

Hardik Rajgor April 23, 2016

Modern Family

By Sheltering an Inter-Caste Couple, My Conservative Father Discovered His “Wokeness”

My old-fashioned father, who still believes women should do the bulk of cooking and tolerates no criticism of Narendra Modi, suddenly turned liberal when a young couple needed his help. Unlike most people from our generation, who use social media to signal our virtues, my father had become the IRL definition of woke.

Hardik Rajgor April 18, 2016

POV

Why Has #MeToo Scared Every Man

Instead of looking at the positives of the #MeToo movement, I actively tried to pinpoint its imperfections – by focussing on legal loopholes or that one woman who made a false accusation on Twitter. I started finding reasons to convince myself that there was something wrong with the movement. But why was I making excuses for sexual harassers?

Hardik Rajgor April 14, 2016

Pop Culture

Pariwar Review: A Comic Look at How “Zameen” Always Comes First With Families

Pariwar, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, is the perfect show for the pandemic. Everyone weary of high-intensity shows about drug lords, should turn their attention to this light-hearted, universal story of a family at war with itself. It also has a stellar cast, including Gajraj Rao, Vijay Raaz, Yashpal Sharma, Ranvir Shorey, and Nidhi Singh.

Hardik Rajgor April 14, 2016

POV

India, There’s A Lot to Give Thanks For

If Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for all that we have received, India would be at loss for where to begin. This year, we’ve made significant leaps in the conversation around sexual assault and we didn’t have to suffer another round of demonetisation.

Hardik Rajgor April 11, 2016

POV

A New Hope for the New Year: How to Thain Thain Your Way into 2019

It might look like the world is coming to an end, but this is the first day of the new year. We hope the indomitable spirit of “thain thain” will be with you. In the days that follow, if you find yourself in a hopeless place, remind yourself, as the police officer did, to always keep punching.

Hardik Rajgor April 10, 2016

Sports

What is Yuvraj Singh’s Legacy in Indian Cricket? Two World Cups and a Lifetime of Memories

As Yuvraj Singh calls curtains on his international career, his lasting legacy will be the delivery of unforgettable moments both on the field and off it, whether it was Natwest 2002, World T20 2007, or World Cup 2011.

Hardik Rajgor April 9, 2016