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Panga Review: An Effective Ode to the Sacrifices of Sisterhood

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's Panga stars Kangana Ranaut as Jaya Nigam, a 32-year-old former kabaddi champion readying for a comeback after seven years. It's an effective crowd-pleaser that works better as a quiet ode to the self-sustaining nature of sisterhood.

Poulomi Das April 27, 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

Pop Culture

This Is Us: The Family Drama India Deserves But Never Got

NBC's This Is Us is a show that teaches us that there’s no love greater and more selfless than that of a close-knit family. It's a theme that most Pakistani dramas also hook us with. But Indian TV is yet to get a hang of it.

Ananya N April 16, 2016

Health

The Eternal Loneliness of Being a Caregiver to Someone Suffering from a Mental Disease

Like mental diseases, caregiving is endless; it tends to become the sole identity of a caregiver. My mother-in-law takes on the role of a caregiver for my father-in-law, who is in the advanced stages of dementia. She is 75; he is 87. She hates every minute of her so-called “wifely duties”, but hesitates to reach out for help.

Chandrima Pal April 14, 2016

Bollywood

Why Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Fails as a Queer Movie

Many mainstream Bollywood movies have relied on the “gay twist”, but none of those were interested in selling themselves as a progressive empowerment fable like Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. Worse, its lead protagonist is a cipher, who isn’t defined by anything other than her repressed homosexuality.

Karthik Shankar April 12, 2016

Modern Family

“Tussi Na Jao!” How Do You Convince Indian Parents You Want to Move Out?

If I were a 28-year-old, 200 years ago, I’d probably be heading out into battle tomorrow. If I were a 28-year-old about 2,000 years ago, I’d be the village elder. But somehow, here I am at the age of 28, still enjoying the free snacks in between free meals. And every time I bring up moving out of home, my parents think I’m hinting at marriage plans.

Aditya Bhalla April 12, 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

Thank You, Next: Today’s Relationships and Gadgets Aren’t Made to Last

We have little tolerance for disruptions and would rather spend our time and energy on the new and exciting. Why should I stick to a cranky piece – of a gadget or a person – that demands constant attention when there’s a sleeker, more seductive version in the market?

Purba Ray April 11, 2016

Modern Family

The OG #FamJam: Why We Need to Bring Family TV Time Back

Family TV time was when we’d bond by making hapless attempts at answering KBC questions, laughing at each other’s awful guesses, and asking about each other’s day at school and office during commercials. But now, I can’t seem to remember the last time my family turned on the flatscreen in our living room.

Nihal Bambulkar April 6, 2016

Modern Family

No English Honors, B+ in Maths: A Case for Being Mediocre

I’ve been an average performer in school, college, and in my career. My parents have never shown a hint of embarrassment. Being allowed to grow in an environment where I could choose my own pace has given me the freedom and confidence to build my own identity.

Sangeetha Bhaskaran March 31, 2016