Zeyad Masroor Khan

Why do Indians think of ‘blood purity’ when it comes to marriage, even if the idea has been disproved scientifically? The answer lies in our history.

In the world of pickpocketing, the codeword for your smartphone is ‘teeli’ while money in your inside pocket is ‘chacha’.

In the hysteria surrounding dog attacks, the silent truth is that the primary culprit for dog attacks is none other than us — the humans.

Turns out, we love slotting things as “pure evil” or “pure good” and it’s not coz we’re inherently lazy (though we’re that too).

The twists and turns in the investigation complicated existing political rivalries in the financial capital of India.

“On a few occasions, I forgot how to read, write, recognise or pronounce certain words.”

Fawzia Koofi is trying to convince the Taliban to give up arms and participate in the democratic process.

From the taxi drivers and sound guys to the ones who print posters and compose political jingles, these unsung heroes are the most vital part of the world's biggest democratic exercise.

“Bottles are stacked up in big cartons, placed in vans, and then sent to areas frequented by drunkards.”

We tag along with an 80-member family to know why a collective show of support for their politician of choice is important.

“70 percent of people drink liquor only when they’re sad, and want to lift up their night after a hard day. Robbing these sad people is cruel.”

Managing to raise Rs 7 million to fund student activist Kanhaiya Kumar’s campaign, Our Democracy is quietly shaking up the world of political fundraising.