Oggudolu: Keeping Folklore Alive
Performers of Oggudolu, a theatre art form, brave disapproval to keep a tradition alive. How do such art forms adapt?
Our Casuarina Tree
A tree that watched over your home; saw siblings grow from children to adults; perhaps that held the tragedy of outliving all else.
Valentines Day, Pink Chaddis and Kiss of Love
Valentine’s Day attracts controversy. Some call it ‘un-Indian’. Is a day of love really alien to the subcontinent?
The Untold Story of the Indian Soldiers Who Served Nazi Germany
This is the story of Indian Prisoners of war, captured by Germany, recruited by Subhas Chandra Bose to serve the Nazis.
The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, small boys are used as sex slaves of older men. The documentary, Dancing boys of Afghanistan, reveals all.
An Unsuitable Boy: Journey Of A Hijra
Zubairiya is a cobbler’s assistant by day and trans woman by night. This is the story of her transformation into a Hijra.
The Subaltern Travel Writer Who Introduced Curry and Shampoo to Britain
Sake Dean Mahomet is a subaltern travel writer who embarked on an adventure that introduced curry and shampoo to Britain.
India’s Rakhine State Refugees
Refugees from Myanmar’s Rakhine State fled persecution to settle in India. How have the Rohingya people adapted to their new lives?
The Quiet Genius of Toru Dutt
Toru Dutt was the first female Indian poet to write in English and French. She died young, at only 21, but left behind a volume of work.
Is India’s Budget Wildlife-Friendly?
Budget 2017 isn’t heavy with mention of the environment. What does the budget mean for India’s wildlife?
How Kabaddi Hooked the World
Kabaddi, Tamil Nadu’s ancient sport is making a comeback in Japan, Korea and Iran. Has this rural Indian sport gone global?
Amir Khusrau’s Timeless Poetry
Centuries ago, when Amir Khusrau discovered Sufi mysticism, he could not stay attached to the material world except by verse.
Tainted Tanneries
Environmental agencies are cracking down on India’s tanneries. But with many livelihoods on the line, is displacing them the only solution?
Why India’s Farmers Continue to Revere Sir Arthur Cotton
A British civil engineer continues to be revered by farmers around the Godavari river. What makes Arthur Cotton the people’s engineer?
Is India Ready for Open Education?
With more than three million students, IGNOU is the world’s largest university. Is it delivering on the promise of distance learning?