The country’s first transgender Kathak performer, Devendra S Manglamukhi, started learning Kathak before entering her teens. And today, at 29, this transgender rights activist is fighting hard to gain recognition for her community, through her dance form and her dance performances. Born to a father who served the Indian Army and a homemaker […]Read More
Team L&M Even as people remained indoors in recent months to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, GAIL (India) Limited undertook a number of digital initiatives to raise awareness about increasing air pollution and measures to fight the pandemic which reached 20 million Indians in this short time. These digital initiatives mobilised collective societal […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha When I first heard about this dog café – Bark Street dog café – owned by four friends in Sector 104 of Noida, the famous Amitabh Bachchan song from Sharaabi – Jahan chaar yaar mil jayein (when four friends meet) crossed my mind. Much like it made life gulzaar (pleasant and happy) for […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha It is never too easy to step out from the shadow of a successful sibling. And when that person happens to be the super-talented and successful Ayushmann Khurrana, the situation gets even more complex. But one person who has done with immense ease despite this bond is Aparshakti Khurana. Having played supporting actor […]Read More
Jaspal Soni “Here then, upon this sacred soil of India, in this blessed nation of New Delhi, I plant the extraordinary Light of my heart within the hearts of the messenger and devotees who have come to anchor the eternal flame of the Great White Brotherhood. “—– Let the focused attention upon the Threefold Flame […]Read More
I cannot dispute that manipulations work. Each one of them can indeed help influence behaviour, indeed help influence behaviour and help a company become successful. Yet there are trade-offs. Not a single one of them breeds loyalty. Over a course of time, they cost more and more. The gains are only short term while they […]Read More
Team L&M The sex workers community has been the one of the worst hit sections of society due to the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. All sources of income have been blocked and most are unable to access support being provided by the government, due to lack of formal documentation and identification. To help […]Read More
Benoy K Behl In ancient Buddhist temples, Jaina and Ajivika edifices, the simplest form, the stupa, was placed in the heart of the sacred space. In Hindu temples, it was the linga, or symbol, the mark of the formless eternal (nirguna) that was made in the sanctum sanctorum. These took us closest to the truth […]Read More
For those of you who thought VARUN BADOLA made his acting debut as Ayushman in the TV series, Banegi Apni Baat back in 1994, read on to know that he didn’t. The actor — presently seen in the web series, Your Honour on Sony Liv and in the serial, Mere Dad Ki Dulhan on Sony […]Read More
Jaspal Soni In today’s fast-paced, image-driven world, the issue of self-idolatry and ego has become more relevant than ever. While it may not always appear as obvious arrogance, ego quietly shapes our thoughts, behaviours, and relationships. Understanding the signs of spiritual pride, self-importance, and ego-driven behaviour is the first step toward true spiritual growth and […]Read More