Barkat Khan Manganiyar’s voice rises like the desert wind—timeless, powerful, and rooted in Rajasthan’s soul. A living legend, his songs carry centuries of tradition, devotion, and pride.
Vineetha Mokkil
About The Author
Vineetha Mokkil is Associate Editor, Outlook. She is an alumna of New York University and the author of the book 'A Happy Place and Other Stories'. She writes on books, gender, and the interconnection between culture and the climate crisis.
About The Author
Vineetha Mokkil is Associate Editor, Outlook. She is an alumna of New York University and the author of the book 'A Happy Place and Other Stories'. She writes on books, gender, and the interconnection between culture and the climate crisis.
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A remarkable travelogue across Indian cities through the years.
BY Vineetha Mokkil 30 August 2025
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Mental health needs to be reframed as a human right—especially for women in India who have been silenced, stretched thin, or made to feel small.
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