Varsha Singh
Passionate about social issues, especially children and women’s rights, rising inequity and human rights, Varsha Singh, a Post-Graduate in English (Hons) from Calcutta University and Mass Communications from St Xavier’s Calcutta, gravitated naturally to journalism in 2013. Varsha has made her passions the subject matter of her work and she has been writing regularly about these issues, besides business, tourism, culture and politics. Of late, Varsha has been pursuing another passion, multimedia journalism making videos reports on social issues and current affairs, looking at them with a different lens. Outside of her work, Varsha is equally passionate about cinema, music, travel and tea. Indeed, she is the inhouse film and music encyclopedia and a full-time chai-o-holic.
Shut the **internet** up!
December 18, 2019
The world’s largest democracy is shutting down the internet far more than any other country. It is not only snatching away people’s rights to free speech but is costing the economy at the same time.
Read MoreStudent power on display
December 18, 2019
After years of relative calm, protests have gripped university campuses across the nation. Does this signal a new phase in Indian politics?
Read MoreRapes in India
December 17, 2019
Every subsequent horrific rape in India leads to calls for and often passage of newer laws to deal with the spate of crimes against women. There are enough severe laws against these, but challenges lie in poor implementation as well as a sense of lawlessness that pervades parts o...
Read MoreCitizen Amendment Act
December 15, 2019
With nearly half of India burning after the Citizen Amendment Bill was passed, what will be its impact on the ties between its two friendly neighbours –Bangladesh and Afghanistan?
Read MoreThe mysteries of magnificent Malta
November 13, 2019
Malta is one place where one can see a seamless transition from the ultra-modern to pre-Roman heritage. The small island country packs glorious variety into its small isle. From prehistoric temples, hidden coves, red gold beaches to a history of remarkable intensity, Malta is a d...
Read MoreFashion for the foreshore
November 1, 2019
As outings on the beach become more popular and regular and as the millennials become more fashion conscious, attire on the beach is the latest segment of garments to be transformed into a fashion parade.
Read MoreElections for Congress sans the Gandhis
October 29, 2019
Last week’s election in Haryana was proof that even if the Gandhis stay away from election campaigns the party can function on its own. All it needs is a plan!
Read MoreTurkish attack on Syrian Kurds
October 17, 2019
The battle between Turkish and Kurdish forces in northern Syria has put the entire region at risk and revived fears of IS staging a comeback. The arrival of Syrian Army to defend its borders poses a serious challenge to Russia, which has strategic ties with both the nations.
Read MoreModi, Xi Jinping meet in Mamallapuram
October 13, 2019
India and China are actively trying to renew their relationship and therefore the informal summits. However, it remains to be seen whether there will be any tangible outcome from the “informal summits.”
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