Is it okay to mourn before someone’s death? What if that someone is a stranger? But can writers ever be a stranger to a reader?
‘The White Lotus’’s Second Season Was a Triumph of Subtle but Biting Class Analysis
The second season of 'The White Lotus', HBO’s propulsive satire, had sex on the brain more than anything else. But it never lost sight of the razor-sharp class critique …
How Can Journalists Counter the ‘Dictators’ Handbook’?
Journalists all over the world, not just in South Asia, are facing severe repression that makes it difficult to carry out their jobs, panelists said at a recent event.
Data Protection Bill Being Pushed by Without Proper Consultative Process, Say Activists
In a letter to the IT minister, NCPRI said the established principles of pre-legislative consultation were not being complied with in relation to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, …
Stages of Grief
A personal write-up about grief that the writer has been carrying for the past two years and how it has transformed him from the inside.
Life in the Sundarbans
The poet highlights the ever-perilous life of the people in the Sundarbans.
Fraying Fragments of Friendship
The poet writes about the moment when one realises a friendship is falling apart, and the hesitation of confrontation and the ache of betrayal that comes with it.
‘Avatar: The Way of the Water’ Review – Tired Climate Clichés Distract From Cameron’s Vision
Fans hoping to find an incisive message about the climate crisis in the Avatar sequel will be disappointed, as a geopolitical climate expert explains.
Constant Screening for Enemies Within Undermines Indians as Citizens
The spectre of terrorism and national security is being frequently raised to disenfranchise certain people.
Stormzy: ‘This Is What I Mean’ – Spirituality Takes Centre Stage on the Artist’s New Album
Stormzy’s new album contains some deeply personal reflections on faith.