
Paradise Lost: Much like Satan, my fall occurred when I ‘fell’ from the heaven of childhood's simple joys
I never knew I would relate to the anti-hero of a 17th century epic poem so much. But as loneliness closes in on so many as a social epidemic today, it is clear I am not even alone.

Life is right now: The much-loved Mihir Bijur’s sudden death shows us an eternal truth
My friend on Twitter and one of the most loved people around, Mihir Bijur, was taken away much too soon. But he has left in his wake some crucial lessons about life and how to live it.

Gay Pride, And Straight Too: Being heterosexual is as innate as being gay. It merits as much respect
This Pride Month, let us truly accept others for whoever they are.

Priests or pimps? I almost met God in Vrindavan, but then, I refused to pay for it
Priests have made a lucrative business by playing on people’s faith, but can 'exclusive darshan' of an idol really bring you closer to God? Is that what visiting a famous temple is about?


My friend is in an abusive relationship. This is her story
No amount of love can justify any kind of abuse.

I am a Rajput woman. Never before have I been ashamed of calling myself one
It is time to rethink what real valour is in our times.

Why 'sex robots' will make the world more dangerous for women
The sex-tech market reinforces stereotypes that a female body serves to gratify the desires of its male counterpart.

Milind Soman dating a younger woman is not creepy
Issues of privacy and morality have been confused in the criticism of the couple.
