Today is Gandhiji’s birthday. And to honour him and all the women of India, we should start a non-cooperation movement. Men, we won’t be doing anything for you anymore

I love social media, so much that I write a column on it. I find inspiration and healing on it. But some days, I realise, I feel happier, and lighter, when not scrolling


Give me a lush Katrina Kaif over a naked Sydney Sweeney any day. As a woman in her forties, I feel it’s time we came together to change the body and beauty standard


Social media has always been unkind to Amruta Fadnavis, critiquing her fashion choices and singing career. But, after her “Garba is inclusive” comment, I think it’s time we saw her in a new light

Rhiya Ahir became the poster girl of the Mumbai protests. Now she is heading to Bigg Boss to fulfil her tinsel town dreams. Should we judge her or ourselves for this turn of events?

Last week, as they referred to a customer as “little fat black shirt”, Subko Coffee proved that just fancy coffee and aesthetic are not enough to create a legacy. And other coffee shops better take note

Instagram has many intellectuals who “dissect” pop and Internet culture, including yours truly. But does everything need to be critiqued? Sometimes, it’s good to zip it, and let the trend be a trend

Guru Randhawa’s new song proves that streaming platforms, Reels,  and algorithms have changed music forever. It’s all about a hook, and a dance step. Is there any way to stop this madness?

Sunday mid-day editor Aastha Atray Banan has seven tattoos. She says that each one signifies an important turn in her life. And that’s why she never regrets them

Bhumi Pednekkar went viral for all the wrong reasons last week. If her tone deafness was not clear after she launched her expensive water, her latest video has confirmed that she literally doesn’t care

Aastha Atray Banan

It’s time for non-cooperation

Sometimes, I feel sad online

Why Katrina Kaif is greater than Sydney Sweeney

A round of applause for Amruta bhabhi

From protest ground to Bigg Boss house

That not-so-little fat mistake Subko made

It’s kinda chic to let people do the trend

Who is to blame for this shyt?

No regrets!

Mid-Day Opinion: Zip it up, Bhumi. It’s done, bro

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