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Dear Chowkidars of Twitter, What About the Real Watchmen of Indian Democracy?

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a chowkidar, just like he was a chaiwallah yesterday. Politically, it is a compelling strategy, but true protectors of democracy have been silenced in one way or another. They’ve either faced bullets like Gauri Lankesh or are behind bars like Sudha Bhardwaj.

Angshuman Choudhury March 17, 2016

Pop Culture

Why Kunal Kamra’s “Bold” Satire Stands Out in the Age of Bollywood’s “Apolitical” Stars

In our vast and diverse democracy, is it really possible for every filmmaker, writer, and performer to have the same rose-tinted view of the country? Obviously not. That’s why Kunal Kamra, whose bracing political satire dares to challenge that status quo, stands out.

Kahini Iyer March 16, 2016

Gender

Misogyny Spares No Woman. Not Even Right-Wing Queen Kangana

In the past, Ranaut herself has been guilty of making character judgements of her fellow women based on their appearance or work. Now, that same way of thinking came home to roost for Ranaut as the same people who normally cheer her on rebuked her for posting a bikini photo.

Arré Bench March 13, 2016

Pop Culture

Bigg Boss’ Watershed Moment

Congratulations viewers. You’ve watched Priyanka Jagga piss on television. You only have yourselves to thank for whatever bestial things are coming up next.

Parthshri Arora March 10, 2016

Pop Culture

Who is Really Hurt By the TikTok Ban?

TikTok is not merely an app, it’s an experience. It’s an avenue to a different world, a different India that has never been able to create content before the app. So who does the TikTok ban really affect?

Hardik Rajgor March 6, 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

Features

A Meerkat Just Challenged Tiger Shroff To a Fight on Twitter: Here’s What You’ve Missed

As the rest of the world was recovering from last week’s major sporting events, a Meerkat somehow found its way onto Twitter and picked a fight with Tiger Shroff. Here’s what we can expect as these two ferocious fighters get into the ring.

Arré Bench March 1, 2016