Kunal Purohit
@kunalpurohit
Independent Journalist | Author of H-Pop: Inside the Secretive World of Hindutva Popstars | @SOAS alumnus l Leads, tips: [email protected]
Four years ago, this idea was born the night I spent in a Jharkhand town, learning about a brutal lynching. 4 years, reporting across 7 states later, it is here: a book that tells you about a brand of popular culture that is quietly seizing the imagination of millions,…

Sharp Edge;Jagdeep Dhankar’s exit proves that no matter how many conventions you trample on,how many opp leaders you insult & how much you function as an agent of the govt you can still suddenly be booted out by your masters.Loyalty is a one way street theprint.in/opinion/sharp-…
No matter which way the ECI/BJP spin it, this is how the #BiharSIR is being explained to the voter base: As an effective way to get rid of skull-capped, beared ‘insects’.
Bandra Station West Well Restored in 2023 Tiles dug up on 12.07.2025 New tiles broken & a mess on 22.07.2025 Shoddy work that didn't last even 10 days My BMC's shoddy work This is Mumbai’s True Heritage
Bandra Station West Heritage Station Restored with full glory - in 2023 Dug up again - in 2025 My Mumbai Where digging is our true Heritage
'Nothing will go on record. Whatever I will say that will go on record. You should know," says J.P. Nadda. #Watch:
My column. As happened to Naveen Patnaik, an ailing Nitish Kumar is short of a political heir—The great unknown in Bihar politics. Bihar, between SIR and heir frontline.thehindu.com/columns/bihar-…
Raining for hours now, possibly the heaviest of the season. But no warnings from the IMD, BMC, Govt. Mumbaikars left to fend for themselves yet again. @RMC_Mumbai @mybmc
Can someone explain this, if wings sports centre was developed by @ShelarAshish probably from MLA funds then why is there a ₹300 entry fee for running on the track? Wasn’t it meant for public use, or are we now paying to access taxpayer-funded facilities too?
A deeply important book to remind us of the horror and depravity of the #GujaratRiots. A must-read, especially for those who are born after 2002 and haven’t known the origins of the Gujarat Model.

What a fall for the South Asian University. ABVP mob attacks students, insisting that only veg food be served on Maha Shivratri. Student groups object. Ruckus ensues. Bangladeshi scholar suspended but no word on action against ABVP.

My Grandma used to eat fish on Maha Sivaratri. Palla in Sindh was replaced by the Rohu in Delhi. Apparently she wasn’t Hindu enough for the new BJP.
What a fall for the South Asian University. ABVP mob attacks students, insisting that only veg food be served on Maha Shivratri. Student groups object. Ruckus ensues. Bangladeshi scholar suspended but no word on action against ABVP.
In the backdrop of the attempt to de-recognize large sections of Indians, don't miss the release of this very important report on the functioning of the Foreigners Tribunals. Details below. Open to all. #Assam #NRC
My new book is here. Looking forward to the launch & the conversation. Delhi friends-hope to see you @kunzum . @ShashiTharoor @JacarandaLit @jayapriya88 @SmitaKhanna3 @HarperCollinsIN @HarperChildrens @ajayjain
SCO shouldn’t compromise on terrorism: Jaishankar raises Pahalgam attack at SCO, meets with Xi along with other ministers. SCO press release doesnt mention terrorism however. thehindu.com/news/national/…
Praja, a reputed NGO brings out a report on the terrible state of public toilets in Mumbai. Instead of taking heed, Minister Uday Samant orders probe AGAINST the NGO! 👏👏👏
