Buzzfeed • January 20, 2017

Dear Indian Parents, You Need To Let Your Children Go To Understand Them Better

Living away from home helped me change from my parents's "chhota baccha" to their friend.

Buzzfeed • November 2, 2017

The Undeniable Misery Of Being A Shah Rukh Khan Fan Today

While the world, and I, have grown up, Shah Rukh remains stuck in the regressive '90s. With more freedom than he's ever had, he continues to promote sexism, racism and toxic beauty standards with his work.

Buzzfeed • July 24, 2017

The Old Order Of Bollywood Is Under Threat And They Can't Handle It

Tone-deaf jokes, half-hearted apologies, and fumbling explanations are a sign of how fragile Bollywood's dynasty-born stars are right now. And for good reason: Outsiders are fighting them with winning weapons – hard work, hustle, and talent.

Buzzfeed • August 21, 2017

How Privileged Are You?

I have not been estranged by any friends or family for any of my identities.

Buzzfeed • May 15, 2017

13 Times Kerala Set An Inclusive, Progressive Example For India And The World

First to draft a transgender policy, first justice board for transgenders, first transgender school and café, first to offer free sex reassignment surgeries and so much more.

Buzzfeed • July 12, 2017

Bollywood Is Making More Women-Led Films; Why Are Men Singing Most Of The Songs In Them?

We also need to address the fact that while the growing opportunities for female actors to shine are wonderful for all of us, they don't seem to have trickled down to playback singing as much.

Buzzfeed • June 14, 2017

I'm Tired Of Mayanti Langer Being Uncomfortable On Air

She deserves to show up and do her job without the added burdens of sucking in her tummy and balancing on stilettos. And, for that matter, we all do.

Buzzfeed • November 13, 2017

I Just Learned What The Malayalam Lyrics In "Jiya Jale" Are And I Honestly Can't Believe It

And while it's a legit beautiful song to listen to, we all have the same question: WHAT ARE THE MALAYALAM LYRICS TO THE SONG?

Buzzfeed • June 6, 2017

6 Things Body Language Experts Noticed About Narendra Modi

Through a massive list of photos, it was demonstrated that Modi is quite a fan of greeting politicians with bear hugs. While the thread went viral on Twitter, it's hardly the first time someone has made this observation.

Buzzfeed • November 30, 2018

This Woman Wrote "Memes" In Her Mehendi After She Found Her Husband Because Of Them

They fell in love after a mutual friend kept tagging them in the same memes together. They added each other on Facebook and the rest is history.

Buzzfeed • July 21, 2017

Losing Chester Bennington Is Like Losing A Friend

The first time I was handed Meteora was actually late 2005. My aunt came home complaining about the album and how she was sure “Numb” was about a mother-son relationship. On the edge of his teenage years, my cousin just rolled his eyes and told me I should listen to it and judge for myself. He handed me the cassette that he carried around with him everywhere and told me, “This will change your life.”

Buzzfeed • June 21, 2018

This Kid Was Teased For Wearing Lipstick, So His Cousins Put Some On To Stand Up For Him

One day, Little Cuz wanted to try on a lipstick that his mom was discarding only to be asked by a family member, "Are you trying to be a chakka?" and mocked some more.

Buzzfeed • December 14, 2017

32 Times Women Refused To Take Shit From The Patriarchy In 2017

It goes without saying that this has been the year women reclaimed themselves, our spaces, and our stories in more ways than one. While #MeToo has been a massive movement that highlighted how oppressed women have been, here are some examples of those who destroyed the patriarchy this year.

Buzzfeed • March 21, 2017

No, Bollywood Star Kids, You Don't Get To Have An Opinion About Nepotism

While everyone has had an opinion on the topic, star kids seem to have come up with the most problematic defences to the debate.

Buzzfeed • February 26, 2018

Justin Trudeau's Son Has Mastered The Art Of Not Giving A Fuck

Justin Trudeau and family had a great time touring India last week. They had fun being extra with their wardrobe, chilling with Bollywood stars, and strengthening relations between India and Canada.

Buzzfeed • August 7, 2017

93 Questions I, A Diehard Shah Rukh And Bollywood Fan, Had About "Jab Harry Met Sejal"

Including, "Has Imtiaz Ali met a woman?" "Why did I think Shah Rukh Khan would not make a terrible movie again?" "Isn’t that accent…offensive?"