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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

Sep 26, 2019

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

Sep 26, 2019

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Wars Don’t Kill the Demand for Bread

There can never be enough naan

Dec 2, 2019

Wars Don’t Kill the Demand for Bread

Dec 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

May 22, 2019

Cafe Culture in Kabul Shows How Afghanistan Is Transforming

May 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…

Dec 30, 2020

Not your average 2020

Dec 30, 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

May 7, 2020

The Ultimate Comfort Food of Afghanistan Is Served From a Teapot

May 7, 2020

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…

Dec 27, 2019

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

Dec 27, 2019

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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

Oct 30, 2019

How LGBT Literature in India Has Fared Since Homosexuality Became Lawful

Oct 30, 2019

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Is There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls?

The fading Indian tradition is worth practicing beyond its origin

Sep 23, 2019

Is There Something to Be Learned Through Sharing Bowls?

Sep 23, 2019

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…

Dec 28, 2017

Thank You, 2017!

Dec 28, 2017

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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