How To Be Legally Dead (Yet Alive) in India
bySanyasis who renounced the material world are legally ‘civilly dead’. But often, court cases over inheritance bring them back to life.
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Misplaced Photographs
byA photograph is an eternal moment captured in time. A memory that reminds us of unfulfiled promises and lost opportunities.
Entertainment Rules
byIs the film industry the best university for a wannabe politician? From the United States to India, film stars rule the roost.
Surviving India’s Examination System
byEvery year millions deal with the stress of surviving India’s competitive exam system. How do students cope with the pressure?
Mythology and Modern Indian Weaponry
byIndia’s weapons are often named after mythological figures and concepts. Do the legends match up to the armaments?
Cyclone Vardah’s Casualty: Trees
byAn oft-overlooked casualty of India’s natural disasters are its trees – 12,000 of which were lost due to hurricane Vardah alone.
Meeting Sarah Cohen, India’s Oldest Surviving Jew
byA rendezvous with Sarah Cohen, India’s oldest surviving Jew, opens a window to Jewish heritage and syncretic traditions.
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 Dakhnī Poetry of the Everyman
byDakhniī poetry challenges the notion of poetry being for the elite. Scholar Sajjad Shahid curates a selection.
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.”
Culture Mapping India’s Intangible Treasures
byIt’s not always possible to preserve intangible aspects of culture. This doesn’t stop the UNESCO and many nations from trying.
How Does Caste Play Out in Tamil Nadu’s Welfare State?
by“Dravida” in the names of Tamil Nadu’s political parties is symbolic of anti-caste struggle. Why is this agenda missing today?
The Many Ways of Knowing Jayalalithaa
byJayalalithaa could change with each audience. What did associates, journalists and the women think of her?
There’s A Wallah For That
byWhere there’s a market, there’s a wallah. Here’s a photo story of jugaad, enterprising spirit and India’s many professions.