Decadence & Downfall: The Shah Of Iran’s Ultimate Party
byHassan Amini’s film, woven with intricate details about the Shah of Iran’s party, is absorbing and compelling.
Books & Films
A Feminist, Marxist Reinterpretation Of The Ramayana
byRanganayakamma’s book, ‘Ramayana: The Poisonous Tree,’ interprets Ramarajya as a casteist, feudal & patriarchal society.
Mahāvyutpatti: The Sanskrit-Chinese-Tibetan Dictionary
byMahāvyutpatti, the Sanskrit-Chinese-Tibetan dictionary, helped the spread of Buddhism & Ayurveda in China.
No Spin: The Tale Of The Sultan Of Spin
by‘No Spin,’ an autobiographical account by the Sultan of Spin, Shane Warne, is sure to bowl you over.
Ananga Ranga: The Hindu Art Of Love
byAnanga Ranga, an ancient Indian treatise on sex, justifies pedophilia. But it upholds monogamy as a virtue.
The Eternal Malgudi Days
byMalgudi Days, etched in the hearts and minds of people is eternal. But it can really mess with your heartstrings.
The Baburnama
byWas Babur a religious bigot? What does his autobiography, the Baburnama, reveal about him?
How A Portuguese Jewish Jesuit Produced The First Printed Tamil Book
byHenri Henriques, a Portuguese priest, produced the first Tamil Printed book with Pero Luis, a Tamil Brahmin Jesuit.
How Pakistan’s Military Generals Waged An Illegal War In Kargil
byDr Tariq Rahman reviews a book, which tells how Pakistan’s generals illegally waged the Kargil war & orchestrated a coup.
A Swiss Woman’s Trip ‘From India To The Planet Mars’ in The 1890’s
byHélène Smith, a Swiss woman, said she’s a Hindu princess, a French queen, who went from India to the Mars in the 1890’s.
An Insignificant Man
by‘An Insignificant Man’ manages to be a thriller whilst staying true to its documentary roots.
A Brief Hour of Beauty
byClint was one of the greatest painters to come out of Kerala. He was only seven when he died.
The End Of India
byKhushwant Singh’s book ‘The End of India’ is a timely reminder that we live in dangerous times.
Gods & Godmen Of India
by“India has been in the Godman business longer and continues to produce more of them than anywhere in the world.”
Listening to Grasshoppers
byArundhati Roy’s collection of essays examines the darkest deeds of India’s democracy and asks uncomfortable questions.