Jayalalithaa: The Unloved Child who Became the People’s Amma
byJayalalithaa juggled many parts – actress, leader, and Amma. Through snippets of her life, we explore the brand she leaves behind.
Madras News
India’s Seven Million Security Guards
byIn 2013, India had over seven million security guards supplied by 16000 security agencies. What’s a day in the life of a watchman like?
Never Mind This New Upstart Chennai
byMadras has changed – some even call it Chennai now. But an ode to its memory and warmth of the past keeps the old city alive.
The Timeless R.K. Narayan
byR.K. Narayan brought the Indian village to the world, through novels set in the fictional town of Malgudi. What makes his work so timeless?
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?
A Cup of Sake Beneath the Cherry Tree
byA 13th century Buddhist Monk writes on life, love and everything he loved and hated about life in medieval Japan.
World AIDS Day: Clearing Misconceptions
byWe revisit popular AIDS awareness campaigns in India and clear some of the misconceptions about HIV-transmission.
From Delivering Mail to Selling Apps: How India’s Postmen Have Changed
byAs emails replace mails, India Post is evolving. From e-commerce to selling mobile apps, the world’s largest post office is changing.
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?
Behind the Banker’s Counter
byIndia’s bankers explain the challenges of managing demonetisation, it’s loopholes and unintended consequences.
Wife of A Remittance Sender
byRemittance. A repeating package of money sent by a faraway lover. A wife and her children wait for the sender’s return.
A Dance-Bar Girl
byDancing to Bollywood songs with her make-up on, smiling to her many lovers, she wonders what her future holds as she gets old.
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.
Is Illiteracy a Barrier to Mobile Phone Use?
byNavigating mobile phones without being able to read is a challenge. Yet, many manage their day to day doing just so.
Music Maestro Balamuralikrishna
byThe legendary musician Balamuralikrishna passed away on November 2, 2016. Here’s a heart-to-heart conversation with him.