In 1914, a teenage girl in #Calcutta made a tragic choice. Snehalata Mukhopadhyay, draped in a simple white saree, set herself on fire to save her father from financial ruin. The reason? A dowry demand he couldn’t afford. Her death shook Bengal, exposing the harsh realities

Born in 1866 in Pune, Cornelia Sorabji saw opportunities when others merely saw her gender. She went on to overcome societal obstacles to pave the way for future generations of women. indianexpress.com/article/resear…

WATCH | For generations, women have been the backbone of Assam’s tea gardens, enduring harsh conditions, exploitation and low wages. Here's the untold story of how their resilience shaped India’s tea industry. ✍🏼 Nikita Mohta Read full research article 👇🏼

Did you know the word "caste" didn’t even orginate in India? In fact, there’s no direct equivalent of the word “caste” in any Indian language. How then did a term of foreign origin stick around for so long? WATCH this video to find out 👇🏼 ✍🏼 Nikita Mohta In frame:

The Indian Express Research team worked on a series 'Languages of India' last month to celebrate the multifarious world of South Asian languages & contemplate over the politics around them. 🧵of our stories below! specials.indianexpress.com/the-colourful-…

. Nikita Mohta wrote this beautiful piece on the origins of Awadhi and why its often relegated to the status of a 'dialect' today indianexpress.com/article/resear…

#2025LaadliAwardee, Nikita Mohta, is recognized for her compelling story that takes us into the wrestling akhadas of Haryana—showing us women who fight not just opponents, but patriarchy itself. Her immersive reporting reminds us that the sporting arena is often a primary

Formed in 1979 with the initial aim of safeguarding the Islamic Revolution, IRGC directly answers to the Supreme Leader. Today, it has its own ministry, a complex bureaucracy, and diversified functions in multiple spheres. Nikita Mohta writes. indianexpress.com/article/explai…

Ashoka championed Buddhism; how his grandson helped spread Jainism :Details by Ms Nikita Mohta Nikita Mohta #jainreligion #Jainism #History #SamratSamprati #MahavirJayanti #Ashoka #Buddhism #UPSC Source: IE

The DMK’s resistance to the Centre’s proposed delimitation evokes the language debates of 1950s & 60s. The party claims to champion protection of Tamil culture & its rise was closely tied to language politics & opposing Hindi imposition. | Nikita Mohta indianexpress.com/article/explai…

.Priyadarshini Chatterjee spoke to Nikita Mohta The Indian Express about her debut non-fiction book, 'First Bite', exploring the history and distinct breakfast traditions of ten Indian cities. Read here: indianexpress.com/article/resear…

The B’nei Menashe of Manipur and Mizoram believe they are the descendants of one of the 'lost tribes' of Israel. Around 250 members of the community landed in Tel Aviv on Thursday under an Israeli government programme. Nikita Mohta explains indianexpress.com/article/explai…