Adnan Bhat

Adnan Bhat is an independent journalist based in India. He writes on the intersection of politics, social movements, gender and drugs.

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‘THEY ARE SCARED’

How Instagram Is Failing LGBT Teens in India

As cyberbullying and hate speech proliferate, queer Indians are facing not only psychological torment, but also real-life threats to their safety.

Adnan Bhat

FALLING SHORT

Why Biden’s Push for Vaccine Patent Waivers Won’t Save India

Speaking to The Daily Beast, Indian health officials and Big Pharma reps said that the U.S.’s newfound support for lifting COVID vaccine patents could be too little too late.

Adnan Bhat