PinnedRuchi KumarinZORAIn Afghanistan, Tattoos Are Markers of AutonomyAfghan women use them to combat their society’s contradictory views, even if the stakes are highSep 26, 20191Sep 26, 20191
PinnedRuchi KumarinHeatedWars Don’t Kill the Demand for BreadThere can never be enough naanDec 2, 20191Dec 2, 20191
PinnedRuchi KumarinHeatedCafe Culture in Kabul Shows How Afghanistan Is TransformingIn a tea-drinking culture, coffee and cupcakes are signs of social changeMay 22, 20192May 22, 20192
Ruchi KumarNot your average 2020To say that this year did not go exactly as I planned may be an understatement. But all things considered, for me, 2020 was not as bad and…Dec 30, 2020Dec 30, 2020
Ruchi KumarinHeatedThe Ultimate Comfort Food of Afghanistan Is Served From a TeapotChainaki is a warming stew for harsh winters and tumultuous timesMay 7, 20202May 7, 20202
Ruchi KumarStrong women were my theme of 2019, and will remain so in 2020Oh, how I am glad that 2019 is coming to an end. For a moment there, it felt like it would just go on forever, one really long…Dec 27, 2019Dec 27, 2019
Ruchi KumarinZORAHow LGBT Literature in India Has Fared Since Homosexuality Became LawfulIndia’s queer communities are hoping more representation in the canon will be readily available and acceptedOct 30, 20192Oct 30, 20192
Ruchi KumarinHeatedIs There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls?The fading Indian tradition is worth practicing beyond its originSep 23, 2019Sep 23, 2019
Ruchi KumarThank You, 2017!This year was exceptionally good to me, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the blessings, relations — old and new, travel and the…Dec 28, 2017Dec 28, 2017