Shamani Joshi
Staff Writer
Shamani Joshi is a Gen Z-focused culture reporter who curates conversations on tech, drugs, sex, and unconventional lifestyles.
What Happened to Parzaan Dastur, One of The Biggest Child Actors in 90s Bollywood?
Over two decades ago, 6-year-old Parzaan Dastur left his mark with a single line in the Bollywood movie “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.” Where is he now?
What It’s Like To Run a Paranormal Investigation Helpline
Paranormal investigator Jay Alani has taken more than 1,000 calls from people claiming to have seen ghosts or to be possessed. His findings are quite the surprise.
A Nuclear Physicist Reviews ‘Rocket Boys’, a Show About India’s Nuclear Physicists
“Understandably, some creative liberties have been taken. For instance, you would never jump into a radioactive pool to solve a problem.”
People Tell Us About Their Dating App Nightmares
“We had banging sex and he slept over. The next morning, I woke up to find my wallet and laptop missing.”
How Being a Nude Model Helped Me Get Comfortable in My Own Skin
Desi model Devi opens up about how she overcame shame, trolling and unsolicited dick pics to navigate the world of nude modelling.
I Trained Some Rats To Become Gamers
Viktor Tóth eventually wants to create an immersive experience where people can compete against the rats or watch them face off.
What Happened to the Robot Girl From One of India’s Most Iconic 2000s TV Shows?
One of India’s most popular child actors disappeared after starring in a hit TV show and a massive Bollywood blockbuster. Where is she now?
Nature Photographers Tell Us About the Moments Leading up to Their Award-Winning Shots
From a sighting of a rare silverback gorilla thumping its chest to the gruelling task of spotting pygmy seahorses, photographers open up about how they pulled off their prized shots.
I Look For the Weirdest and Wildest Things on Wikipedia. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
From a tortoise that saved his species by having lots of sex to killings attributed to a Frank Sinatra song, “Depths of Wikipedia” digs up the most bizarre Wiki facts.
I Tried a Meditation That Promised to Make Me Rich and Successful
With more than 90 million views on TikTok, the “Quantum Jumping” trend has emerged as an online subculture to engineer an ideal existence.
How I Became the First Major Viral Meme of 2022
Actor Adnan Siddiqui’s fiery selfie has quickly become the most relatable moment of the year yet.
The Vice You Need to Give Up in 2022, According to Your Zodiac
From drunk dialling your ex to drowning your sorrows in drugs and alcohol, here’s what your astrological sign says you should stay away from.