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?
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Shikari Shambu: The Hunter Who Never Hunts
bySavio Mascarenhas has been drawing Shikari Shambu for 20 years. He explains what went into making this beloved character.
How A Dutch Commander Became Travancore’s Great Captain
byEustachius De Lannoy, a Belgian captain of the Dutch East India army, served the Maharajah of Travancore, leaving his legacy.
Sunlight
byThere is an optimism in sunlight, one that defies all argument to make sure you start your day on a positive note.
The Sexist Song Parade
byBollywood’s sexist song sequences seem to suggest that eve-teasing, groping and sexual harassment are everyday acts of flirting.
Muziris: Globalization’s First Port of Call
byA historic dig in Kerala may have unearthed the lost trading port of Muziris. Was this an ancient hub of globalization?
The Indian Cheetah: Hunter, Hunted, Extinct
byThe last Indian cheetah was shot in 1947. With plans to import or clone the Indian cheetah in tatters, is the fast cat extinct?
India’s Defanged Human Rights Commission
byIndia’s National Human Rights Commission is mandated to protect citizen rights. But can they bite the government?
Uniform Civil Code: Is This a Law Worth Waiting For?
byThe issue of women’s rights under Muslim Personal Law has brought up the debate over a Uniform Civil Code. Is legislation the solution?
How a German Missionary Made the First English-Malayalam Dictionary
byIn the 1830’s, German missionary Hermann Gundert introduced punctuation to Malayalam and produced its first dictionary.
Dakhnī Poetry: Of Identity and Patriotism
byEarly Dakhnī poets conveyed a sense of 17th-century patriotism through verse – imbibing the spirit of the Deccan people.
The Spectre of Hope
byIn a profound documentary on globalisation, John Berger discusses the work of economist-turned-photographer Sebastião Salgado.
The Great Derangement
byIn ‘The Great Derangement’, Amitav Ghosh asks uncomfortable questions about climate change and its consequences on the poor.
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.
The Growing Call of Indian eSports
byIndia’s professional video gamers make a living playing their favourite games. Has playing eSports become a career option?