In viral photo of two arms embracing a young woman in green, Kolkata has betrayed its liberal image

The Metro attack on a couple for ‘being too close’ is evidence of the city’s long-held discomfort with women in public spaces.

Swati Moitra

· May 06, 2018 · 10:30 am

At last, a Bengali tells captivating stories about Bengalis, without self-delusion or sentimentality

Sudip Chakravarti’s book shows that storytelling is an art, one that Bengalis treat with utmost seriousness.

Swati Moitra

· Nov 18, 2017 · 08:30 am

Sexual misconduct on Indian campuses: The name and shame list always existed in whispers and rumours

Social media outrage is not enough. It is time to talk openly about sexual harassment, and demand justice.

Swati Moitra

· Oct 28, 2017 · 08:00 am