Most read stories on HT

From a real story by an HT woman journalist of sexual harassment in Delhi, to review of Vishal Bharadwaj's latest movie Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola, to preparations ahead of the 'Maha Kumbh Mela', these were some of the most read stories on hindustantimes.com

From a real story by an HT woman journalist of sexual harassment in Delhi, to review of Vishal Bharadwaj's latest movie Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola, to preparations ahead of the 'Maha Kumbh Mela', these were some of the most read stories on hindustantimes.com


Walking with the wolves

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Every single year since I moved to Delhi in 2004, I find myself walking into a police station. The annual date with molesters and insensitive police officers creeps up on me like a birthday or anniversary, so unrelenting is its regularity. My mind and body have become the Richter scale — registering pain, anger, vulnerability, insecurity and helplessness at the same time. Read More


Anupama Chopra's review: Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

A Vishal Bhardwaj film is guaranteed to evoke a strong reaction. But you can’t be indifferent. So I am a little disappointed to report that Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola didn’t stir up any keen emotions in me. Read More

Dalit crusader forced to sign bank papers

A day after HT wrote about how a Dalit man, who brought literacy to his impoverished locality, was facing caste bias at the hands of a bank manager, Banwasi Musahar was on Friday allegedly forced into signing some papers by the bank officials. Read More


100 million head to Ganges for Kumbh Mela festival

A procession of around 100 million devotees, from gurus to worshippers completing rituals, will stream into the river Ganges next week for the world's biggest festival, Kumbh Mela. Read More