Hindu traditionalists have protested in Kerala, India, after two women entered a temple where females have been banned for centuries. In response, women nationwide created a 385-mile human chain of solidarity, revealing a culture deeply divided between tradition and equality.

In a country where even talking about rape is seen as taboo, women are demanding safe spaces where they can report sexual abuse. Smashboard is an app that uses blockchain technology to ensure anonymity and provide a platform of support for women.

Diwali is one of the most important events on the Indian calendar, but globalisation, mobile tech, and nationalist attitudes are transforming the way it’s perceived and celebrated. How are traditions around the festival evolving, and how are brands reflecting the mood in the country?

Millions of Indians are routinely prescribed psychotropics for mental health issues, but biomedical treatment exists alongside the country’s distinct traditions of Ayurveda and homeopathy. How is Bengali culture shaping – and clashing with – biomedical approaches towards mental health?