Masrat Nabi
Masrat Nabi is a journalist covering politics, defense, travel, gender, social issues, and public policy. She enjoys telling stories that highlight different perspectives, explore important issues, and bring attention to topics that often go unnoticed.
Ramoji Film City: Tourism in world’s largest film studio
April 18, 2026
Ramoji Film City, situated in the Ranga Reddy district, about 40 km from Hyderabad in Telangana, operates as a city built for cinema where films are not just shot but lived. Sprawling across 809.37 hectares, it merges large-scale production with tourism, turning the mechanics of ...
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Zimbabwe’s Topsy Turvy Ride Since Independence
April 18, 2026
#OnThisDay: On April 18, 1980 Southern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain, taking the name Zimbabwe, marking the end of nearly 90 years of colonial rule. #MIG
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Crowning Glory: 15 years of Game of Thrones
April 17, 2026
#OnThisDay: On April 17, 2011, Game of Thrones (GoT) was premiered on HBO in the United States. #MIG
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Rise of faux nationalism on Indian screens
April 16, 2026
A particular genre of film has taken hold in India over the past few years. It does not announce itself as propaganda. It announces itself as unearthing the truth that has been hidden for decades or even centuries. It arrives with the production values of entertainment and the au...
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LSD: Journey Through Science, Abuse and Revival
April 16, 2026
#OnThisDay: On April 16, 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann intentionally ingested LSD and discovered its powerful psychedelic effects now known as “Bicycle Day.” #MIG
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Over 2,800 Indian pilgrims to visit Pakistan for Baisakhi
April 13, 2026
For 10 days every April, one of the world’s most politically fraught borders briefly transforms into a passage of devotion. Thousands of Sikh pilgrims cross from India into Pakistan, travelling roads their ancestors once walked before the Partition of 1947 cleaved the Punja...
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Asha Bhosle: The Last Mogul of Melody
April 13, 2026
On April 12, the world of music did not just lose a melody, it lost a vibrant ecosystem of a highly-talented singer whose range of tunes and varieties made her popular with almost four generations of humankind. Asha Bhosle, who once famously, and very aptly, called herself the ...
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Rising retail fuel prices reflect strain in India’s pricing system
April 13, 2026
Recently, motorists in cities across India were caught off guard by a sudden spike in fuel prices last week, It was not the familiar state-run oil marketing companies leading the charge; instead, smaller, private players like Nayara Energy, which operates India’s largest privat...
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Anglo-Indians in McCluskieganj: A community that moved away
April 12, 2026
In the forests of McCluskieganj, a settlement once planned as a homeland for a community now stands at a point of transition. Established in the 1930s by Ernest Timothy McCluskie, an insurance agent, the town, about 60 km north of Ranchi, capital of present-day Jharkhand, was env...
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India’s updated NDCs fall short of transformative ambition amid coal push, policy gaps
April 11, 2026
On March 25, more than a year after it was due, the Union Cabinet quietly approved what may be the most consequential document India has submitted to the international community in recent years. India’s third Nationally Determined Contribution, its updated climate action pl...
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From rise to rift: Raghav Chadha in AAP
April 9, 2026
On the morning of April 2, the Aam Aadmi Party sent a letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as its Deputy Leader in the House and recommending that he should not be allotted any time for speaking from the AAP’s quota. His replacement was...
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Jammu & Kashmir: A Spiritual Haven
April 8, 2026
Jammu and Kashmir, long revered for its natural beauty and lush landscapes, is not only a paradise for nature lovers but also an emblem of spiritual solace for millions. Beyond the snow-clad peaks and serene lakes lies a land infused with deep spirituality, sacred rituals and leg...
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