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In Afghanistan, Tattoos Are Markers of Autonomy

Afghan women use them to combat their society’s contradictory views, even if the stakes are high

8 min readSep 26, 2019

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Enjila Ibrahimkhel, a restaurant manager in Kabul, poses with her tattoo.

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Wars Don’t Kill the Demand for Bread

There can never be enough naan

7 min readDec 2, 2019

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Cafe Culture in Kabul Shows How Afghanistan Is Transforming

In a tea-drinking culture, coffee and cupcakes are signs of social change

6 min readMay 22, 2019

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Not your average 2020

To 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…

5 min readDec 30, 2020

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Not your average 2020

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The Ultimate Comfort Food of Afghanistan Is Served From a Teapot

Chainaki is a warming stew for harsh winters and tumultuous times

8 min readMay 7, 2020

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The Ultimate Comfort Food of Afghanistan Is Served From a Teapot

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Strong women were my theme of 2019, and will remain so in 2020

Oh, 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…

4 min readDec 27, 2019

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Strong women were my theme of 2019, and will remain so in 2020

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How LGBT Literature in India Has Fared Since Homosexuality Became Lawful

India’s queer communities are hoping more representation in the canon will be readily available and accepted

8 min readOct 30, 2019

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How LGBT Literature in India Has Fared Since Homosexuality Became Lawful

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Is There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls?

The fading Indian tradition is worth practicing beyond its origin

5 min readSep 23, 2019

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Is There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls?

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Thank 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…

3 min readDec 28, 2017

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Thank You, 2017!

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Afghan victim of domestic violence fights for asylum

‘I got so used to it that I forgot that it hurts; that it’s not normal’

6 min readSep 19, 2017

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Afghan victim of domestic violence fights for asylum

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Ruchi Kumar

Ruchi Kumar

Writer. Journalist. Humanist. Based in #Afghanistan. Words @ForeignPolicy @Guardian @AJEnglish @WashingtonPost @Vice Earlier: Web producer @dna @TimesofIndia

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