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Twenty-one-year-old Zanziman Ellie suffers from microcephaly, where a baby is born with a small head. Shunned by his villagers for “being different”, Ellie, who can’t speak, spends most of his time in a jungle. Now, a crowdfunding campaign to help him is gathering steam.

As “love jihad” arrests begin, our high courts remain liberal India’s only hope. While the Karnataka HC has recognised the right of individuals to marry according to their choice, the Allahabad HC has said live-in relationships are not a crime.

The farmers’ protest has entered Day 7 and right behind the men are the women – thousands of them camping on the roads around Delhi. And when not raising their voices, they are washing clothes and cooking not only for their families but also for policemen and journalists on duty.

A woman Spanish footballer refused to pay tribute to Diego Maradona as a protest against domestic violence – the legendary Argentine has been accused of abuse and assault. For that, she received death threats. But when we tell the story of Maradona, must we not tell the whole truth instead of the decorous, convenient one?

An 18-year-old from Agra lost his seat at IIT-Bombay because he clicked on the wrong link. Students have now come out in support of the teen and are demanding Justice for Siddhanth Batra.

According to the latest notice issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ola and Uber must provide a “female-only co-passengers” option while cab-pooling. While regulations like these encourage women to travel, it also raises the question: In 2020, why do we still have to rely on safety in numbers?

The Oscar-nominated star of Juno has come out as transgender, introducing himself as Elliot Page. The post, where he talks about his fears and the discrimination faced by the trans community, is sincere and heartfelt. “I am also scared. I’m scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the ‘jokes’ and of violence,” he writes.

Today, India is obsessing over Virat Kohli’s 12,000-run milestone, even as the cricket team continues to perform poorly in Australia. How about we take a moment to applaud the women’s football team instead?

Sheetal Amte spent years carrying forward her grandfather Baba Amte’s legacy. The 39-year-old public health expert, who died by alleged suicide, worked toward upliftment of marginalised populations – leprosy patients, physically handicapped individuals, tribals. She helped transform Anandwan into a smart village.