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The Difficulty of Discovery

Vani laments the poor levels of discovering new music that’s been the state of affairs for the last few years.

Far from the Kidding Crowd

A young woman goes through a desolate phase at a kid’s birthday party. One little boy decides to turn things around for her, though. Vani Viswanathan tells the story.

Getting Men on Board for a Gender-Equitable World

Fighting gender-based violence requires women to be empowered, but equally important is encouraging men to never resort to violence against women. Parivartan, an ICRW programme, aims to reduce gender-based violence by working with men and boys through cricket. The results are encouraging, as Madhumita Das of ICRW says in an interview to Vani Viswanathan.

Marriage in the Social Era

What’s it like being married in the social era? Vani Viswanathan, as a relatively new entrant into the institution, reflects on the public glare of social media on marriage.

In Berlin

What magic do big cities hold for a budding traveller? Vani Viswanathan talks about why Berlin held her enthralled, dripping with history in its nooks and corners, under the theme ‘Travel’.

The Story of a Ruler

A ruler catches a little girl’s eye. Now how can she get her hands on one? Vani Viswanathan tells a story of longing, tantrums and a child’s relationship with her parents.

Weighty Adventures

Vani Viswanathan talks about her latest (mis?)adventure – the gym.

Losing Conversations

A lost phone makes Vani wonder about the conversations she’s been missing out on.

Three Smile Stories

Vani Viswanathan pens three short stories of various levels of mirth.