Variety

There is more to life and politics and current affairs. In this section, we attempt to bring you articles that talk about issues and experiences that matter on a more human and personal level

Books

Twisted Threads: A brilliant work of satire by Bhavesh Kansara that is bound to leave readers LLRC

Sanghamitra - 20 February, 2019

A sharp, witty and brilliant satire on today's politics in India, Kansara's book is a must-read.

News Reports

Madhya Pradesh: Muslim man defying all odds marries a transgender women on Valentine’s Day

OpIndia Staff - 15 February, 2019

The two tied the knot in a Hindu ceremony in a temple on February 14 and also plan a nikaah as per Muslim traditions.

Books

’80 percent of Vatican Priests are gay’, new book blows the lid of rampant homosexuality within ‘homophobic’ Vatican

OpIndia Staff - 14 February, 2019

The book by Frédéric Martel, In the Closet of the Vatican, that is a detailed account of homosexuality within the Church is a “startling account of corruption and hypocrisy at the heart of the Vatican” according to its publisher, Bloomsbury.

My Name Is RaGa trailer review: We get the balconies and the chiffon saree, but where are the mobile factories?

Sanghamitra - 11 February, 2019

In what is very unfair treatment of brave journalism, it is Rahul Kanwal's voice and not Pallavi Ghosh's or Sagarika Ghose's that announces RaGa's rise to great power in India's politics.

Culture and History

Banned by Mughal ruler Akbar 450 years ago, Panchkosi Parikrama restarted at Prayagraj Kumbh

OpIndia Staff - 9 February, 2019

The three-day long yatra involves the darshana of various ancient religious places starting from Akshayvat to the Ashram of Hrishi Bhardvaj.

Culture and History

Inspired by Indian Railways, Japan set to engrave ‘Madhubani’ art on its trains

OpIndia Staff - 8 February, 2019

Japan authorities have requested the Piyush Goyal-led Railway Ministry to send a team of Mithila artists so that Japan can emulate the art form on its trains.

Culture and History

Hashtag: The social media summit, a social media and youth conclave by Incredible Bharat Foundation

OpIndia Staff - 7 February, 2019

OpIndia is the digital partner in the English media space for the event.

Media

Move over Rahul baba, Priyanka Vadra is the new Taimur Ali Khan of Indian politics

Sanghamitra - 5 February, 2019

There ain't no dimples deep enough, ain't no cheekbones high enough, that can keep our secular, liberal media from singing the glory of the new princess.

Culture and History