Maanvi
Maanvi
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Correspondent. Interested in gender, politics, books & Hindi cinema. Love chai, GIFs & Dev Anand.


From Trunk to Touch: The Evolution of Telephones in India

The slow but slick evolution of mobile devices in India.

Of Bollywood Hopes and Unexpected Racism: Young Refugees in Delhi

The Quint met six young refugees in Delhi, and among a myriad of experiences and histories, discovers one thing in common – no one likes Delhi summers. 

Bhima Koregaon Violence: Who Are Sambhaji Bhide & Milind Ekbote?

Milind Ekbote (left) and Sambhaji Bhide (right) are at the center of the violence against Dalits in Maharashtra and the ensuing chaos. 

‘Tough as Nails’: Beyond the Bullets, Who Was Gauri Lankesh? 

On 5 September 2017, journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead outside her home in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Pranab’s Speech At RSS: One Speech, Many Opinions, Zero Consensus

In a 27-minute-long history lesson on nation, nationalism and patriotism, the former president offended no one, and seemed to please all.

Of Rebuilding Homes and New Beginnings: Young Refugees in Delhi

The World Refugee Day marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee.

‘Queer Eye’ Review: A Makeover Show With Heart, Tears & Therapy

<i>Queer Eye</i> is a lesson on non-toxic masculinity wrapped up in an enjoyable makeover show helmed by five gay men.

Virtual Aadhaar ID: Does it Solve Aadhaar’s Security Problem?

To firewall the Aadhaar ecosystem and safeguard Aadhaar card-holders’ data, UIDAI announced a ‘Virtual ID’ (VID) on Wednesday, 10 January.

Chetan Bhagat Says BJP’s ‘Ugly Traits’ Unsettling ‘Vikas’ Voters

File image of columnist and author Chetan Bhagat.

Where’s the Juvenile in Nirbhaya Case? A Cook at a Dhaba & Unaware

File photo of the juvenile who was convicted in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case. (Photo: Reuters)

Millennials Review Classics: Shashi Kapoor’s ‘New Delhi Times’

‘New Delhi Times’ (1986) is an unflinching and incisive look at the dirty nexus between politics, media and business, through one editor’s investigation into a political assassination.

Sshh! How India Ignores Child Rape Survivors: Red Ribbon & a Baby

Through five real-life stories of child rape survivors, The Quint will focus on specific questions and lacunae in combating child sexual abuse in India.