'The Well-Earned', a collection of poetry edited by Kiriti Sengupta, is a kaleidoscope of intellectual exercise that bears the burden of history.
Tag: patriotism
Poem: Requiem for Justice, With Apologies to Poetry
Here’s a winning formula / To make the Rashtra stronger: / Lengthen the long arm of the law, / And let its nose be longer.
A Sad State of Affairs
'This land which freed us from the colonisers is yet again trapped under the boots of a state that has failed our constitution.'
Band-Aid Nationalism
Whenever the word nationalism is brought up in conversation, the first person whose reaction is scrutinised is a Muslim.
‘Namma Stories’: An Insight Into Arivu’s Tamizh Rap
The song, produced by Supari Studios for Netflix, involves elements of nostalgia, ancient literature and one's native language.
Review | The Innards of Toxic Masculinity
In her book 'The Anger of Saintly Men', Anubha Yadav painstakingly etches the ways in which masculinity is moulded, reinforced, and applauded in our society.
Pakistan and Prejudice: A Tale From the UAE
Hours after my family and I cheered PM Modi as he railed against Pakistan while addressing the diaspora in Abu Dhabi in 2015, I witnessed borders melt away in …
Shashi Tharoor’s ‘The Battle of Belonging’: Broad, Brilliant, but Not Bold Enough
Despite being an exhaustive and immersive read, the book falls short of being a real game-changer.
What Is My Nationalism Today?
My nation has always been much more than the political party on its throne. And so has my nationalism.
The Neem Tree
The neem tree in my ancestral home's courtyard is more proof of my nationalism than any citizenship documents will ever be.