Siobhan Bahl pays tribute to Desmond Tutu through a reflection on his involvement in the anti-apartheid movement and his role as the head of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Author spotlight: Nawal El Saadawi
Siobhan Bahl discusses Nawal El Saadawi’s life and writing, and why her work remains relevant today.
The muscle magic of Encanto’s Luisa Madrigal
Siobhan Bahl discusses Disney’s muscular new princess, Luisa Madrigal, and how her representation celebrates diverse female bodies.
From the foundations up: how green architecture is tackling climate change
Following the COP26 summit, Siobhan Bahl investigates the link between architecture and climate change and assesses the dangers of greenwashing.
The noose necklace: when fashion goes too far
Fashion is unlike any other art form; its omnipresence in popular culture seems to foster controversy. Can designers approach social taboos without causing offence? Siobhan Bahl explores the recent debate surrounding the Givenchy noose necklace and discusses how brands should tackle sensitive topics.
Needle spiking and the women’s safety crisis
In the wake of an increase in spiking and further concerns over women’s safety, Siobhan Bahl discusses the present dangers and what can be done to mitigate them.
It’s Three O’Clock Somewhere: How has the pandemic affected substance use and abuse?
Siobhan Bahl examines the impact of lockdown and the pandemic overall on drug and alcohol consumption, and the measures being taken or considered to prevent a rise in abuse.
The Afghanistan war may be over for the US, but Biden’s problems are not
Siobhan Bahl discusses Biden’s decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, and what this means for his approval.
The Taliban’s war on women
Siobhan Bahl discusses the implications that Taliban rule has for Afghani women
The holes in the net: the inaccuracies and controversies surrounding Seaspiracy
In a world governed by fake news, it seems like the place where we normally garner entertainment we should also acquire justly representative documentaries. Although Seaspiracy discusses poignant themes that need to be faced immediately, it has seen wide backlash due to its exaggerated statistics and caricatures of marginalised societies whose economies centre around the fishing industry.