Harleen Deol may not be the biggest star in the Indian women’s squad, but observers agree that over the last six years, her profile has grown. Now, 2025 may be her biggest year yet – Puja Bhattacharjee reports.
After decades of subpar attention, opportunities, and resources, women's cricket in India is finally hitting its stride at the highest levels of the game.
Shrouk El-Attar challenges traditional norms by belly dancing in drag as a powerful form of protest against LGBTQ+ persecution globally and the mistreatment of the LGBTQ+ community in Egypt.
Against the backdrop of a colonial-era law outlawing same-sex relationships and extremist threats, many members of Bangladesh’s LGBTQIA+ community flee or remain hidden.Trigger warning: violence and sexual assault