Himanshi Dhawan
PILs and protest, but Bhojpuri music industry sticks to titillating tunes
The double-meaning songs used to be played before Holi where a certain permissiveness was part of the festivities or during performances at weddings are now played at street corners and other public places
Meet the viral ‘papa’ pastors taking Jesus to Bathinda and Birmingham
Even sexual harassment and tax cases have not dampened the popularity of Punjab’s self-styled preachers who are using social media to grow their flock beyond the state
Don’t smile. You’re on camera. Naked!
From labour rooms in hospitals to washrooms in hostels and even the Kumbh, nothing is sacred as Peeping Toms monetise voyeurism
How Trump’s move to shut down USAID has left India's social sector in shock
Defunding may force many critical projects in areas such as immunisation and epidemic control to shut down, also lead to large job losses. Domestic philanthropy can fill the gap, but will anyone step up to the plate?
- Himanshi Dhawan
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Will faith ‘trump’ uncertainty? ‘Visa temples’ give hope to H1-B applicants
As US Prez policy shadow looms large on immigrants, several hopefuls make a beeline to shrines across India to keep their American Dream alive
When the Kumbh snan is truly shahi
Spirituality minus the hardships? A range of upmarket options come up in Prayagraj for those who want to do Sangam in style
Can you spot the dark pattern? Apps use subtle tricks to make us spend more
Consumers often face manipulative tactics by companies using dark patterns to influence their purchasing decisions. These include price discrepancies between mobile devices, hidden costs, and misleading urgency cues
Did you get scammed this year? You’re not alone. Rs 1.5L was lost to online scams every minute
The year was defined by people being scammed all around whether it is digital arrest or fraud calls. The scams have become sophisticated too powered by transnational crime networks and employing advanced technological tactics
Zit, zap, zoom: Dermatology now fave option for medical students
No crazy hours, few emergencies and a growing clientele that is willing to spend on skincare. Add the chance to be Insta-famous, and you have a hot new PG specialty
3 'digital arrests'. ₹3.8cr, ₹5cr, ₹45L lost. Method: drugs, WhatsApp call, money transfer
The modus operandi is uncannily similar – drugs found in parcel, Aadhaar details of victim used in crime, video call with fake police officer on WhatsApp or Skype, and lakhs of rupees transferred online
- Mateen HafeezHimanshi DhawanAvishek Kumar
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Digital arrests: What a woman who lost Rs 5 cr in 5 days wants you to know
An entrepreneur was scammed over the course of five days by a cast of characters pretending to be police officials
When love kills thousands of Indians every year, helped by loved ones
Teens, young adults are among thousands who end their lives every year over romantic affairs. Experts say laws are excessively harsh and frequently misused when they need to be more sensitive and mindful of realities if such deaths are to be prevented
- Sandeep RaiHimanshi Dhawan
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The right to die with dignity is legal. Then why are there such few takers?
Scant awareness about end-of-life care, complicated guidelines and stigma prevent people from exercising palliative options
Sanganer raised the bar for open prisons but it’s now under threat
The Rajasthan jail, which allowed prisoners to go out to work but still live as a community, could be reduced to a third of its size. Will this put the open-prison experiment in jeopardy?
Auto driver to juice shop owner, they’re taking on bulldozer raj
Battle is far from won but SC brakes give hope to those who have lost homes and livelihoods
Are Indian workplaces having their MeanToo Moment?
The dhobi list of complaints put out by SEBI employees recently captures problems that many Indians have been grappling with. Sunday Times examines the toll of toxic workplaces
For 80L gig workers in India, no fixed salary, job security or basic benefits
In the absence of regular employment opportunities, gig work has become more than a side hustle for lakhs across India. Many are forced to take on temporary, low-paying jobs sans health insurance or pension benefits because there is a lack of any alternatives
Kolkata case shows how business of rape videos is flourishing online
There was a spike in searches for ‘rape videos kolkata’ and other related searches like the victim’s name have been trending all week. Social media channels and porn sites are helping perpetrators monetise this dark trade.
Why regime changes come with selfies and toppling of statues
Mob madness or revolutionary joy? Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other sites of uprisings may be very different but bring up similar visuals and emotions
In praise of Vinesh & all other ‘difficult’ women
Wrestlers’ sexual harassment case grinds on. #MeToo helped. But speaking up is still hard for women as they continue to be disbelieved, unless they are demanding & obstinate