Women’s Rights Are Not a Straight Line
From conflict zones to democracies under strain, this essay explores how women’s rights advance, stall, and are reversed worldwide. Continue reading Women’s Rights Are Not a Straight Line
Tag: Longform Journalism
Deep reporting and narrative inquiry.
Michiko Aoyama’s Hot Chocolate on Thursday: A Sanctuary Beyond the Steam
Explore the delicate web of life in Michiko Aoyama’s ‘Hot Chocolate on Thursday.’ A restorative reflection on Japanese healing fiction, stillness, and connection. Continue reading Michiko Aoyama’s Hot Chocolate on Thursday: A Sanctuary Beyond the Steam
Khakee Hero’s New Thriller: Is Police Affairs OTT-Ready?
From Khakee: The Bihar Chapter to his new thriller Police Affairs, IPS officer Amit Lodha on crime fiction, policing, and adaptation buzz. Continue reading Khakee Hero’s New Thriller: Is Police Affairs OTT-Ready?
Board of Peace: Trump, the UN, and the Price of Unity
Is the UN being sidelined? Explore the rise of Trump’s Board of Peace, the controversial $1 billion ‘Price of Unity,’ and how this new global force is reshaping diplomacy from Davos to Gaza. A deep dive into the shift in world power. Continue reading Board of Peace: Trump, the UN, and the Price of Unity
Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu
An objective look at an icon. Read my review of Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu, a balanced portrait of cinema, superstardom, and the controversies defining a cultural phenomenon. Continue reading Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu
Rohingya Genocide: Eradication by Mayyu Ali & Emilie Lopes
Mayyu Ali’s memoir, Eradication, shattered my myths. Read a personal reflection on the Rohingya genocide, human rights, and how writing serves as a shield against trauma and cultural erasure. Continue reading Rohingya Genocide: Eradication by Mayyu Ali & Emilie Lopes
Takeaways from Salima Hashmi’s Memoirs: A Reflective Review
This reflective review of Salima Hashmi’s memoirs explores key takeaways on art, resilience, activism, and cultural legacy—lessons that resonate far beyond Pakistan. Continue reading Takeaways from Salima Hashmi’s Memoirs: A Reflective Review
The Company of Violent Men: A South Asian Journalist’s Memoir
In “The Company of Violent Men,” journalist Siddharthya Roy takes readers on a harrowing journey through the dark world of terrorism, extremism, and mafia in South Asia. Based on his own experiences reporting on conflicts in the region, Roy offers a firsthand account of the dangers and challenges faced by journalists and the vulnerable communities they cover. With its gripping narratives and insightful analysis, this book provides a compelling look at the hidden forces shaping South Asia’s destiny. Continue reading The Company of Violent Men: A South Asian Journalist’s Memoir
