PinnedRuchi KumarinZORAIn Afghanistan, Tattoos Are Markers of AutonomyAfghan women use them to combat their society’s contradictory views, even if the stakes are high·8 min read·Sep 26, 2019--1--1
PinnedRuchi KumarinHeatedWars Don’t Kill the Demand for BreadThere can never be enough naan·7 min read·Dec 2, 2019--1--1
PinnedRuchi KumarinHeatedCafe Culture in Kabul Shows How Afghanistan Is TransformingIn a tea-drinking culture, coffee and cupcakes are signs of social change·6 min read·May 22, 2019--2--2
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…5 min read·Dec 30, 2020----
Ruchi KumarinHeatedThe Ultimate Comfort Food of Afghanistan Is Served From a TeapotChainaki is a warming stew for harsh winters and tumultuous times·8 min read·May 7, 2020--2--2
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…4 min read·Dec 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 accepted·8 min read·Oct 30, 2019--2--2
Ruchi KumarinHeatedIs There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls?The fading Indian tradition is worth practicing beyond its origin·5 min read·Sep 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…3 min read·Dec 28, 2017----
Ruchi KumarinThe LilyAfghan 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 read·Sep 19, 2017----