The Wisdom Of Lightness
Getting into some faddish ‘detox’ to rid yourself of the guilt of overeating only intensifies the darkness
‘The Home Ministry Froze Ads To Papers’
The Union information and broadcasting minister explains some of the decisions taken by her ministry
A Minority Report, With Reservations
BSP and Congress dangle quota promises before Muslims; BJP says it has done more for them
Just A Head To Roll?
Is Rajat Gupta all bad? Friends and ex-colleagues are divided on the former McKinsey boss.
‘India, Learn From Past Kashmir Operations’
Within hours of holding a mammoth rally in Lahore, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief flew off to Beijing on the invitation from the Chinese Communist Party—a sign that he’s ‘arrived’
Everyone’s Equal At The Maidan
A stunningly effective rally anoints Imran Khan as the leading hope for a new Pakistan
Bibliofile
Authors are now discovering what an agent can deliver and who says bad reviews don’t have their uses?
Facile Spring
This is a book which aspires to have a reach. Alas, that aspirational reach exceeds its author’s intellectual grasp.
He Is Only A Camera
Ever the consummate reporter, Tully dutifully ploughs through all interest areas. What he lacks are opinions.
Lady Gaga
“Gagaji, that was the only way to meet you. See, I have a great film project lined up. Will you listen to the plot?”
Baishey Srabon
The script is well-knit, and the editing, cinematography and sound crisp. Much of the subplot though is superfluous.
Rahul Bhattacharya
The writer has won The Hindu Literary Prize for <i>The Sly Company of People Who Care</i>
Delhi Diary
Whenever necessary, media should be made accountable and punished. But avoid loose talk of doing that through government intervention