Meghana Choukkar is an independent journalist and writer who splits her time between Bengaluru and her hometown, Kasaragod. She has published reportage and academic work on subjects including religious nationalism, caste, politics, and the media. She occasionally organises walks to introduce people to the fascinating world of birds.

As I See It16 Aug 2026

• Why The SIR Is Like A Video Game, Where New Obstacles Come Up At Every Level

  SIR has become an existential test where clerical errors from two decades ago and technological failures may put both your right to vote and citizenship under threat, says an SIR helpline volunteer

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