Nivriti Butalia

The surround sound of urban environments is not all bird song and rustling grasses. So what do you do?

The prosecution shone a light on the world of exploitation but whether this changes attitudes among the great global middle class remains to be seen

There's more to the emirate than the nightlife or the food scene

There are good, old-fashioned alternatives to buying replacements and perpetuating a throwaway culture

With its beaches and countless swimming pools, the UAE can take the lead in water safety and rescue

A leisurely gathering of older friends in the city offers a counter to a global problem

Some people are dismayed at money spent on tributes that could have been put to better use, but that misses the point

There is a never-ending stream of stories about Indians being foiled by customs officers

The pandemic has changed the way we consume literature, and it could be permanent

In America, May 25 carries weight for the Floyd family, but its significance goes beyond their door

The trial of the actress in TV studios and on social media has been unfair and hysterical

In too many homes around the world, there are separate plates, glasses and teacups for the 'servants'

Until entrenched patriarchy and misogyny are addressed and the authorities step up security, they will keep looking over their shoulders

From Black Friday to Cyber Monday and up until Christmas, shops and malls around the world have traditionally been filled with customers snapping up deals

The corridor shows how interfaith harmony can work while the row over the Babri mosque is indicative of how deep religious divides run in the country