A list of good reads
- If you read one thing, don’t miss the incredible findings of this Alt News investigation into Devesh Kumar—who was at the centre of the disastrous Meta stories published by The Wire.
- Los Angeles Times has a feature on Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, which came to an end in Srinagar today, and its aftermath.
- Washington Post (splainer gift link) takes a look at our fave declutter queen’s new book ‘Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home’ where she expounds on simple ways to bring calmness and happiness in life. And no, not all of it involves cleaning out your wardrobe!
- Also in the Washington Post (splainer gift link): a very fascinating feature on the latest TV obsession ‘The Last of Us’ and how it highlights legitimate concerns about fungal infections.
- Speaking of obsessions, The Guardian attempts to unravel why erotic thrillers of the 80s and 90s are now being remade into prestige television.
- BBC News has an interesting read on how millennial and Gen Z musicians are making classical music cool.
- Pooja Singh in Mint Lounge traces stories of refuge, privacy, freedom and change on the Delhi Metro since its inception in 2002.
- Rohit Kumar talks about his various classroom experiences while screening Richard Attenborough’s movie ‘Gandhi’ in The Wire—including the most recent disturbing trend of apathy.
- The Atlantic traces the history and significance of the iconic “This Is Fine” dog meme.
- New York Times (splainer gift link) has an important read on the dilemma faced by educators in the US over whether they should inform the parents of trans students who socially transition in schools.
