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“Don’t Cut Your Nails at Night” and Other #FakeNews All Indian Parents Teach Their Children

As a child, were you told that whistling would lead to you losing your voice? Or that if someone hopped across your legs, you’d remain short? Our parents filled our heads with all sorts of vague “facts”, which we don’t question even after we grow up.

#VALUE! March 29, 2016

People

Champi… Tel Malish for the Complete Indian Mard

Indian men do not usually indulge in pedicures and facials. Who and what then gives us succour from the relentless onslaught of life? The answer, my friends, is in the strong, virile, and skilful hands of the neighbourhood barber and his vigorous champi.

Karan Mujoo March 20, 2016

Pop Culture

There’s an Indian Flavour to Get Out’s Everyday Racism

The casual racism and stereotyping in the Oscar-winning Get Out is part of everyday India. We assume Christians are alcoholics, Gujjus are food Nazis, Bengalis are over-sensitive, and Marwaris are kanjoos.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 14, 2016

Pop Culture

Why TED Talks India Nayi Soch is TV’s Most Intellectual Offering

TED Talks could be India’s first step toward creating television that isn’t peddling brain-dead and rehearsed ideas. It has the ability to change the general discourse at the tapri from the #Virushka secret wedding to water conservation.

#VALUE! March 11, 2016

POV

“Kripya Line Pe Bane Rahein”: Why Indians Never Change Career Paths

“Media line mein paisa hai kya?” That’s a question I often get asked. In India, picking a career and sticking to it is important. Because changing professions is a sign of fickleness and instability. But more than that, it sends your parents into a tizzy.

Ramjaane March 4, 2016

Gender

It’s Time For the Shy, “Sensitive” Men to Speak Up

A lot of the inappropriate behaviour we are seeing in this #MeToo era was dismissed as “boys being boys” when we were growing up. For years, “sissy/sensitive” guys cringed, but kept shut not wanting to be bullied or left out. Now is the time for them to speak up.

Aman Pandey March 1, 2016