Women racing towards liberation – fast, magnificent and free

The play ‘Ottam’ from evokes the freedom of women athletes and their bodies from society’s feminine ideals and expectations.

Sameera Iyengar

· Feb 11, 2024 · 11:30 am

How the ancient Indian tradition of Tantra became all about sex and orgasms in the US

What is practised today as Neotantra is a bastardised version of an ancient spiritual practice.

Vikram Zutshi

· Mar 25, 2019 · 11:30 am

The dark and comical side of Americans’ fascination with Indian spiritualism

The New Age community’s disenchantment with the mainstream can have funny and, at times, grim consequences.

Vikram Zutshi

· Feb 04, 2019 · 11:30 am

Indian millennials are embracing religious and spiritual tattoos, as indigenous cultures reject them

Young Indians are increasingly wearing their faith and spirituality on their sleeves.

Urmi Chanda-Vaz

· Jan 25, 2018 · 03:30 pm

Video: Thanks to his super flexible body, this 15-year-old is called the snake boy of Maharashtra

From aerial stunts to yoga, Aditya Kumar Jangum is working hard to become a world renowned contortionist.

Barcroft TV

· Jan 16, 2018 · 05:09 pm

'I was tired of hiding': Delhi-based actor Mallika Taneja turns onstage nudity into act of protest

'Thoda Dhyaan Se' highlights the flawed logic of victim blame in cases of sexual assault.

Malini Nair

· Mar 20, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Why 21 cyclists undertook a painful ride from India Gate to Gateway of India over five days

The answer came from a passerby: ‘Junoon’.

Chanpreet Khurana

· Jan 14, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Rumours of 'halal sex shop' in Mecca boost profile of e-vendor of 'Sharia-compliant' sensual goods

Though the stories aren't true, there has been a flood of traffic to the site of El Asira, which sells products that aim to provide 'a deeper meaning to sexuality, sensuality and even spirituality' for Muslims.

Aarefa Johari

· Apr 25, 2015 · 09:10 am