Flat broke: What it's really like for young London renters As graduates head to the capital to start their careers, Prudence Ivey looks at whether even the dingiest flatshare is affordable in 2026 Evening Standard · Sep 12
'Lakshmi Devi': After 200 years, Maharashtra family welcomes baby girl; newborn Gargi welcomed like royalty in grand procession, watch video The Dahiphale family in Maharashtra has joyfully celebrated the birth of Gargi, whom they say is the first daughter to be born into the family in more than 200 years. Her arrival was marked by a grand procession featuring a flower-decorated chariot, drums and cymbals. The family has affectionately called… The Economic Times · Sep 6
First pelicans in 360 years hatch in St James’s Park London Birds have been in the park since the Russian ambassador gave King Charles II two in 1664 – but none ever bred there The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
‘This Bill is nothing but erasure’: How India’s new trans amendment could undo decades of rights When the Supreme Court recognised the right to self-identify one's gender in the 2014 National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v Union of India judgement, it was celebrated as a watershed moment for transgender rights in India. But activists say a new amendment to the transgender persons law could reverse that… Newslaundry · Mar 16
Why Kaliyuga Is Hardest on Women: A Truth No One Likes to Discuss Women's standing has always been a crucial measure of a society's moral and cultural strength. Shakti, the divine feminine power in control of creation, protection, and transformation, was traditionally thought to be represented by women in Indian tradition. Scriptures, epics, and philosophical writings from history show that women were valued,… MyLifeXP · Feb 8