On Misogynistic memes, women reinforcing patriarchal norms and why we need separate spaces for women in public spaces. It was around 10 o’clock on a Monday morning. I made my way to the Noida sector 18 metro station, hurrying up the escalator as I heard the Delhi Metro pulling into the station. I raced towards…
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St. Aloysius PU students write stinging Open Letter to their Principal, oppose sexist rules
UPDATE: Since this blog post was first published, it has garnered a lot of attention on social media and mainstream media. A Deccan Herald report dated September 4, 2016 has been brought to my notice. The article states the following. Two days after a blog post on “discriminatory rules” enforced on students at St Aloysius PU College…
Sexist Rules in St. Aloysius PU College
These pictures were circulating on WhatsApp groups and on Facebook since August 31 . Many were outraged, calling it ridiculous and poked fun at the college. Others professed how relieved they were that they weren’t studying there right now. But what about the students who have to face these draconian rules? I was furious when…
Blood, Sweat and Books – the Harper Collins Garage Sale Saga
When the organisers tried to placate them and said there was drinking water, one woman yelled back, “We just need the books, not drinking water”. It was every book-lovers’ fantasy come true. Harper Collins was having a garage sale at insane prices (see below) Now picture this: Squeezing yourself through a sweaty mass of people…
What happened when we took an Iftaar food walk in Old Delhi
Like architecture? Tick. Love food? Tick. Not afraid to experiment? Tick. Make memories that will haunt your taste buds for a long time after? TICK TICK TICK. How better to spend your evening than to stroll amongst beautiful architecture framed by the magnificient Jama Masjid. We had this NDTV article as our guide and we…
Interview with Dr. Sudha Raja, Principal, Rhapsody – Education Through Music
This interview was recorded as part of the TV Journalism course at the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Cameraperson Moomal Rathore and Interviewer Satshya Tharien are students of ACJ 2015-16. An interview with Dr. Sudha Raja, Principal, Rhapsody – Education Through Music. The organisation works with schools by integrating music with the regular syllabus….
Spring Valley High Violent Police Arrest
This in-house package was created as part of the TV Journalism course at the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. It was edited using Avid Media Composer. Material has been sourced from CNN, RiseUpOctober, Fusion.com, Boise PD and other users on YouTube. I do not claim ownership over any material in this video other than…
Reinventing Leather’s “Cool” Factor: 3 Degrees at a time.
Get ready to flaunt your rugged leather jackets and tight leather pants in summer – scientists from the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, have invented a leather that is 3 degrees cooler than room temperature. “We wanted to create leather that could sense the environment and adjust accordingly; basically the idea was to make leather more…
Satshya (n.) Being Witness 