How Kabaddi Hooked the World
byKabaddi, Tamil Nadu’s ancient sport is making a comeback in Japan, Korea and Iran. Has this rural Indian sport gone global?
Opinion
The Untold Story of India’s Captive Elephants
byA visit to one of India’s ‘eco-tourism’ centres reveals an age-old tradition of elephant abuse. How have elephants fared over the years?
The Surprising Urban Backlash Against the Jallikattu Ban
byThe massive protests in Tamil Nadu over the Jallikattu ban point to deep-rooted issues of identity and parochialism.
In India, Are Strikes Worth It Anymore?
byIn 2016, 180 million participated in the largest strike in history. Despite this, their demands were not met. Is the era of the strike over?
The Sexist Song Parade
byBollywood’s sexist song sequences seem to suggest that eve-teasing, groping and sexual harassment are everyday acts of flirting.
The Art of Taking a Good Sabbatical
byFor Robin Kwong, taking a sabbatical from journalism was a chance to refresh himself in the waters of culture, art and thought.
Entertainment Rules
byIs the film industry the best university for a wannabe politician? From the United States to India, film stars rule the roost.
Mythology and Modern Indian Weaponry
byIndia’s weapons are often named after mythological figures and concepts. Do the legends match up to the armaments?
Political Hacks and Data Breaches
byData breaches have hit both government and private websites. You might want to check if your email id has been leaked.
The Boomerang Effect Of India’s Political Slogans
byFrom “Garibi Hatao” to “Acche Din Aanewalle Hai”, political slogans seem to work at first – until they’re made to backfire.
The Maha Black Money Fighter!
by“Thanks to Maha Yug Purush Modiji, India has become a truly cashless society. No one has cash, not even the banks.”
No Real Change in Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar
byIn 2016, ‘democratic’ Myanmar under Aung San Suu Kyi is not very different from its authoritarian past. Why is this so?
Feminism: Advertising’s New Mantra?
byFeminist ads have become the new rage – bashing the tropes of fair skin and objectified women. What made advertising change?
India’s Celebrity Avatars
byMega Star, Power Star, Mega Power Star. Big B, Beti B, Baby B, Junior B – India’s celebrity avatars are the money mantra.
Tackling India’s Obesity Crisis
byIndia is one of the obesity centres of the developing world, despite having the most number of starving children on earth.