While Covid cases in India are increasing at an alarming rate, Supreme Court allows Puri's Jagannath Rath Yatra to take place, with certain restrictions.
We should remember, no religion can save us from the virus.
My article for
@ThePrintIndia
Some have taken the ‘I do not have a life outside work’ a bit too seriously and compared their situation to migrants cycling hundreds of kilometres to reach home.
I write for
@ThePrintIndia
Actor-producer Ajay Devgn couldn't wait to make a film on the Galwan Valley standoff, lest Akshay Kumar claimed the subject.
I write for
@ThePrintIndia
From the 'villain' during anti-CAA protests in Assam to the state's hero in Covid crisis--how Himanta Biswa Sarma has changed the narrative. I write for
@ThePrintIndia
Possible to steal Amitabh Bachchan’s thunder? In Amazon Prime’s Chehre, Emraan Hashmi does
Tina Das
@dastina2191
writes in this week's ThePrint
#ReelTake
Guns, horses, bikes, leather jackets, gorgeous women in slinky dresses singing in nightclubs — on his 11th death anniversary, a look back at how Feroz Khan redefined Bollywood style like no one else.
My article for
@ThePrintIndia
Physical exercise has many benefits, including how it impacts your mental well-being.
Watch this episode of
@ThePrintIndia
#MindOverMatter
to know more
Next time you feel lazy to hit the gym or go for your run, remember it could impact not just your physical health but also mental wellbeing.
In ep 8 of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells you why.
Produced by Manas Gurung
@manasickrogue
'Mon Shugu' or handmade paper made by Monpas of Arunachal Pradesh is used for writing Buddhist scriptures and hymns in monasteries.
In this episode of
#NorthEastParNazar
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells you about the history of this 1000-year old industry
Kohrra is a rare show that dismantle all the tropes we associate with Punjab and its farmlands. It cuts away at the romance,to show a raw, vivid picture of oppression, class divide, repression and pain
I write for
@ThePrintIndia
Industry observers say that freedom of labour mobility is key to manufacturing growth in any region. By restricting labour predominantly to Haryana, they suggest, the state will lose out to competition.
Reporting for
@ThePrintIndia
Watch this episode on how increased anxiety before periods is more common than we think, and how it hampers everyday activities.
@ThePrintIndia
's
#MindOverMatter
Do you experience increased anxiety before periods? Does your PMS feel more pronounced now amid Covid stress? In the 10th episode of
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells us how best to deal with this.
Produced by
@manasickrogue
Burnout is real, especially during the pandemic. Watch this episode to know more about its signs and how to deal with it.
@ThePrintIndia
#MindOverMatter
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, especially at workplaces.
In episode 14 of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
,
@dastina2191
discusses ways to cope with it.
Produced by
@manasickrogue
Chamkila is everywhere in Punjab — in road-side dhabas, trucks, weddings, and homes. His first recorded song, ‘Takue Te Takua’ is still all the rage especially in villages, and local musicians put up photos of him and call him ‘guru’.
My ground report for
@ThePrintIndia
The flagrant disdain about Shein influencers not being 'real' influencers displays a classist & sexist attitude first brought loudly to fore by Honey Singh going 'Sarojini ke kapre pehenke jati madum disco VIP mein complimentary shots bhi de do isko'
I write for
@ThePrintIndia
What is 'body dysmorphia disorder' & what does it look like?
In episode 15 of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
talks about the condition, its symptoms & how it impacts mental health.
A critical perspective — that too in a work of fiction — does not diminish the Army’s revered position in our country and society.
I write for
@ThePrintIndia
Bastar: The Naxal Story, JNU: Jahangir National University, Main Atal Hoon, and Article 370 are part of the bold new Bollywood propaganda machine. And what’s more, these movies have a way of breaching the Model Code of Conduct too.
My report for
@ThePrintIndia
Over the last few years, Assamese cinema has grown tremendously when it comes to content. Aamis, Bulu to Local Utpaat, storytelling has become the star. More in this feature for
@ThePrintIndia
Abuse bas physical nai hota.
This episode of
@ThePrintIndia
's
#MindOverMatter
is on gaslighting, something frequently experienced by people in both professional as well as personal lives.
What is 'gaslighting'? How do you identify when it is happening to you in a relationship? In episode 6 of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells you how being gaslighted can impact your mental wellbeing.
Produced by
@vindhesh_singh
‘Borderlands’ shows what it means to live on India’s borders today. It counts the human cost
Tina Das
@dastina2191
writes in this week's ThePrint
#ReelTake
The aftermath of winning the Kerala State monsoon bumper lottery of Rs 10 crores has not been exactly what they expected. For the 11 sanitation workers, life has definitely changed, but in what ways?
Read this ground report for
@ThePrintIndia
Why do Bengalis love detective films and web series so much? What are the reasons for the enduring popularity of Byomkesh and Feluda?
Read this ground report for
@ThePrintIndia
on the new trends, experiments and newer detectives emerging in the industry.
I love being a distruptor : This candid, fun conversation with Huma Qureshi, about being Monica, Tarla Dalal and Raju Bharti, and what makes for a good visit to Delhi, for
@ThePrintIndia
'Delhi girls inherently have a sense of style':
@humasqureshi
talks about the 'Maharani' thali near Gargi college, shopping at Sarojini Nagar market, writing a superhero book, and being Rani Bharti. Watch
#ThePrintInterview
with Tina Das
@dastina2191
Traditional libraries evoke images of stern librarians enforcing rules like pin-drop silence. But UALs aren’t bound by such restraints. Here, chatter is encouraged.
My
#groundreport
on The Community Library Project and it's work for
@ThePrintIndia
Can mental health be an excuse for bad behaviour?
In this episode of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells you why using mental health as an excuse for insensitive behaviour increases the stigma around it
Over a year after SC clubbed FIRs against Nupur Sharma accused of “hurting religious sentiments” & shifted probe to Delhi Police, the cases have been in cold storage. Similarly, cases against Mohammed Zubair have also not moved. Exclusive
@ThePrintIndia
Anxious ever since this wave of Covid hit? Worried about what it could mean for you? In ThePrint's new show
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
walks you through some simple steps towards mental wellness.
Produced by Manas Gurung
@manasickrogue
What is the significance of Assam's Lovlina Borgohain's surname?
In our new show ThePrint
#NorthEastParNazar
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells you about the Ahom title 'Borgohain' & how Hinduism became a part of Ahom regime.
Produced by
@manasickrogue
The 'warm' gesture by the survivors was hailed by many when it was announced last year.
But things aren't exactly adding up on ground.
More in this report for
@ThePrintIndia
“There are two things that define the Malabar region—the love for football and food,” says Zakariya. His debut film Sudani From Nigeria revolves around sevens football.
Read this ground report for
@ThePrintIndia
Parambrata has played multiple characters that we now describe by the adage 'men written by women'. Here's a look at some of his best work, career and details about how he approaches his work.
Reporting for
@ThePrintIndia
Consent isn't a simple 'no is no'.There are layers and we need to learn and unlearn, especially when it comes to online dating.
My
#PoV
for
@ThePrintIndia
Manjummel Boys has shaken up the narrative beyond numbers—spotlighting the technical crew and how indispensable their work is even when we chose to focus on stars and the director, in a practice prevalent from Bollywood to Mollywood.
My report for
@ThePrintIndia
There is a double sense of pride because this year's Oscar entry from India in Best Live Action Short Film category is an Assamese-language film.
My reeltake for
@ThePrintIndia
on the 15-min wonder
Photographs, glutinous rice, oil rigs to the river Brahmaputra – there is no limit to what can become a source in understanding the history, political economy, ethnography and origins of Northeast India. My report for
@ThePrintIndia
Donning green sarees, sticks in their hands, the women of Green Army in UP fight abusive men. The lengths of their veils have reduced & now they seek complete financial independence. Ground report for
@ThePrintIndia
@saeedyousuf
's project has archived nearly 700 qawaalis so far, and also has essays explaining things from the role of women in cinema qawwali to how there is a stereotyping of Muslim characters
My report for
@ThePrintIndia
This is a special interview, both because this is in-person, I actually was myself and I did this on my own, without the comfort of Shekhar sir sitting next to me and saving me from any potential disaster.
Feels like a big moment.✨
'Vikrant Rona' is nothing less than everything…
@KicchaSudeep
on first Indian film to be shot during Covid, being 'conned' in to dance with Jacqueline Fernandez in 'Ra Ra Rakamma', & being an Indiana Jones fan.
#ThePrintInterview
with
@dastina2191
Vani Kapoor plays a trans person in upcoming 'Chandigarh Kare Ashiqui', while Sanya Malhotra played a Hindi-speaking Tamil in 'Meenakshi Sundareshwar'
In ThePrint
#KyaTrendHai
@shubhangi_misra
&
@dastina2191
discuss Bollywood's misrepresentation problem.
This episode is for everyone who's struggling with work from home and figuring out how to negotiate the stress and anxiety that comes with it.
Episode 5 of
#MindOverMattet
for
@ThePrintIndia
Has working from home amid Covid caused a strain in your personal & professional life? In the 5th episode of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
brings a few easy ways to make WFH a better experience.
Produced by Manas Gurung
@manasickrogue
Gangu chand thi, Gangu chand hi rahegi--It did work out like that as Thai women fall in love with the story of the 'Lady don' and saree material run out as they try to re create Alia Bhatt's looks from the film.
My report
I know as journalists we take and we definitely should, in reporting a story. But from whatever little experience I do have of reporting, a story is never a one person effort.
And i don't mean editors who give ideas or assign one. I mean the people on field who help
What is the significance of Assam's Lovlina Borgohain's surname?
In our new show ThePrint
#NorthEastParNazar
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells you about the Ahom title 'Borgohain' & how Hinduism became a part of Ahom regime.
Produced by
@manasickrogue
Conspiracy theories, bitterness and popular culture, how Chamkila's death is remembered 36 years after it happened.
Watch in
#ThePrintGroundReport
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
revisits the village where the singer was assassinated.
Noida's rapid rise in swachhta rankings is proof that it takes both civic body and public to work together to create a cleaner city
My report for
@ThePrintIndia
3 yrs since “Bois Locker room” case made news for obscene content about minor girls, data from seized mobile phones hasn't been recovered yet. FSL still awaited & case is pending trial. Even charges yet to be framed.
@ThePrintIndia
#ThePrintExclusive
How can you find a therapist that suits your needs?
In this episode of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
shares tips on how to find a good therapist & what to expect from therapy
Thank you for such wonderful response! This was the first time I shared my music over Twitter (not a bad decision, I guess). But If you would like to listen to more such renditions, I try to post more often on my Instagram page, which you can follow here:
What is OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and what are its signs?
In this episode of ThePrint
#MindOverMatter
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
explains how it can affect our daily functioning.
Produced by Manas Gurung
@manasickrogue
Watch:
It takes a village to make it better and less polluted, as I find out in this story about Sectors 47 and 28 of Noida, that rank top 2 in its rankings of cleanest sectors.
Read my report on
@ThePrintIndia
Thank you so much
@dastina2191
@ShekharGupta
for this article.
Credit goes to my team
@Nabhangan5
& my hardworking farmers who works so hard to make their villages self sustainable.Gratitude to all the supporters who trust n contribute to Nabhangan🙏🤍
Reza's character is crucial in driving forward the narrative.If Mehdi Reza is the antagonist who creates roadblocks in the path of the ‘hero’, then Kalam is the protege, the hope. Feature for
@ThePrintIndia
Rural super hero, wily politician, gangster in love--there's nothing Tovino Thomas can't pull off.
Read this detailed profile on the rising star of Malayalam cinema, and why he isn't jumping on the 'pan-India' bandwagon.
@ThePrintIndia
From Museo Camera and The Quorum to Heritage Transport Museum, Gurugram has three new cultural offerings for its residents
Watch this report by ThePrint Tina Das
@dastina2191
Afghan women are using their online presence all over the world to stage a different kind of protest this time, and their traditional clothes are at the centre of it.
My
#PoV
for
@ThePrintIndia
All doesn't seem to be well in the Supreme Court.
Several petitions recently have been moved to junior judges, even though the rules say they should remain with the senior judge on the bench. These cases include petitions against PMLA and UAPA.
Attack on couples, expression of love and 'get a room' - what does Valentine's Day tell us about love in India
Tina Das
@dastina2191
and
@Shubhangi_misra
discuss in ThePrint
#KyaTrendHai
Fiction is never far from the truth, and can resurface over and over again, as long as women’s bodies remain the site of conflict and violence. And for that, we must choose ‘discomfort’ and know these narratives.
I write in
@ThePrintIndia
#PoV
The raid conducted Saturday recovered fake steroids worth Rs 2 crore. The steroids are likely intended to be sold in Delhi and Haryana.
My report on
@ThePrintIndia
Hathi Ram reads about Yudhisthira's journey to heaven from a WhatsApp forward, and that is truly the essence of brilliance in use of popular lingo and culture, plus detailing in
#pataallok
My article for
@ThePrintIndia
Manipuri cuisine reflects the geographical and socio-cultural peculiarities of the state.
In this episode of ThePrint
#NorthEastParNazar
, Tina Das
@dastina2191
tells you more about the popular dishes in Manipur
Produced by Nirmal Poddar
@nirmalpoddar31
While India forgot all about it, the Baghjan fire went on for 6 months causing irreparable damage to the surrounding environment, and it's inhabitants. This documentary takes a look at what remains now.
Gamusa is an integral symbol of Assamese culture & is used for almost every important occasion in the state.
In this episode of ThePrint
#NorthEastParNazar
,
@dastina2191
tells you about the different kinds of gamusas of Assam
Produced by
@Upen_k_yadav
@TheBleedingInk9
@ThePrintIndia
It is something basic my ma always told me, that if your words are not contributing to a situation and actually night trivialise it, maybe just shut your mouth and that is exactly my suggestion.Someone's misery should not be made into a hashtag by the ultra privileged.
Guilty Minds breaks the stereotypes of how lawyers and judges should behave and adds greys. It could be the start of a whole new slew of legal dramas in Indian entertainment.
My feature for
@ThePrintIndia
I remember being supremely nervous when sent alone for a story on farmer's reaction after Pm Modi's announcement withdrawing the farm laws. Anand Mishra, who drove me, reassured me, ran around getting water when i got sick and threw up, and even drove extremely carefully.
The Community Library Project at South Extension is making books & stories accessible to everyone.
Watch
#ThePrintGroundReport
by Tina Das
@dastina2191
on how it holds Dr BR Ambedkar as its inspiration & walks the talk:
Tovino Thomas was in pain because of a bad ear infection, but he dove straight into the water without protest. Director Jude Anthany Joseph needed to shoot the final scene of his film on the devastating floods that had ravaged Kerala in 2018.
Read more in
@ThePrintIndia
‘You don’t look Malayali enough’. Once rejected, Tovino Thomas is Kerala cinema’s rising star
As the Thomas-starrer ‘2018-Everyone is a Hero’ enters Oscars 2024, read
#ThePrintGroundReport
by Tina Das
@dastina2191
Indian viewership has changed drastically, and is no longer restricted to white, US or UK-based shows.Popularity of Squid Game and Money Heist is proof.
@ThePrintIndia
#PoV
Mental healthcare institutions in India have been written about in an overwhelmingly negative way, Daman Singh, author of 'Asylum' tells Tina Das
@dastina2191
in this ThePrint
#PageTurner
interview
Kaji nemu is a staple of Assamese cuisines. From its taste, fragrance to medicinal properties, it is a powerhouse of qualities, that even London has now come to favour.
More in this report for
@ThePrintIndia
Specifically, I am referring to the drivers who often drive us through difficult, even volatile terrains, who even hold cameras and help us helps stories by ensuring the car isn't jerking crazy.
But they find absolutely no mention, gratitude or recognition in most cases.