The author deliberates the nuances of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Saawariya', a cinematic classic that just completed 15 years of release earlier this month.
Diktats for Dandelions
'How do you make art that makes broken look beautiful?'
A Parched Self’s Call to Nature
A poem about seeking solace and peace in the lap of Mother nature.
Elegy to the Green
'I know what it feels like / To be brutally snipped and uprooted away / From home to home'
Annie Ernaux’s ‘Getting Lost’ Is an Antidote to the Boring Moralism of Contemporary Writing
Annie Ernaux’s recently translated book, 'Getting Lost', chronicles her passionate love affair with a married man. What makes Ernaux’s reflections so refreshing is her rejection of the idea that …
Weaving the Pristine Fabric: Finding a Connect Between the Pashmina and Vrindavani Vastra
Aditi Desai's documentary reignited a wonder of the cultural ethos of Assam that is now lost in the sands of time.
Why Gallantry Awards Serve No Purpose, and Sometimes the Wrong Purpose
A retired colonel ruminates on the subtle cunning behind the concept of gallantry awards.
Breaking Stereotypes Around the Muslims of India
In today's India, stereotypes about Muslims ignore their diversity.
Sunlight, Smoke and Mirrors: What’s Up With Scientists Overengineering the Ram Temple?
There is reason to be angry about the government enlisting scientists to build a complicated gizmo for the Ayodhya temple, but the issues of concern run deeper – into …
Tamil Nadu: 10 Months On, a Dalit Woman Professor Fights for Justice in Sexual Harassment Case
The professor at Government Arts College, Ooty says the authorities have been working in cahoots with her harasser to prove her wrong. She was even transferred out of the …