South Asia

The Sikh community at the centre of the latest US shooting have much to teach us about togetherness says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: India Religion United States

After a brutal mob strip and attack a woman, it’s time the country got serious against such violence, writes Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: Feminism India Violence Women

Mari Marcel Thekaekara argues for better monitoring of care homes after a recent scandal in India.

Filed in: India

India’s leading film star Aamir Khan is shining a light on tough social issues and the country is taking notice, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: Human Rights India

Mari Marcel Thekaekara is horrified by the latest addition to the global skin-lightening fetish as women are encouraged to bleach down below.

Filed in: Feminism India Pharmaceuticals

Mari Marcel Thekaekara laments the remorseless rejection of traditional ways as India rushes towards its brave new future.

Filed in: Agriculture India Poverty

Uzma Falak argues an advisory group touted as a possible solution to the 65-year-old conflict is little more than a smokescreen.

Filed in: Human Rights India Kashmir War and Peace

Or are they a mechanism that allows people to bypass a natural aversion to killing? Syed Hamad Ali investigates.

Filed in: Arms Pakistan Terrorism United States

One man’s drive to teach dalit children chess is putting pride back into a community, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: India Indigenous Peoples

Mari Marcel Thekaekara learns a lot about her own back yard when her adivasi friends come to visit.

Filed in: India Indigenous Peoples

Mari Marcel Thekaekara is enchanted by the adivasi communities deep in the heart of Tamil Nadu.

Filed in: India Indigenous Peoples