Fresh Layers Of Biting Memory
The latest round of Dalit-Maratha clashes can not only redefine socio-political power structures, but also pose a new challenge to the ruling BJP in the state
The British, The Marathas And The Mahars
Soldiers of many ‘classes’ served together in the colonial army with no caste narrative in evidence before the British betrayal
The Bid For A Return Ticket
The new president of the Grand Old Party is making an energetic attempt to revive its fortunes
Decline Of The Maratha Empire
The Marathas’ century in the sun ended in a series of defeats at the hands of the British
Why Not Srirangapatna?
It doesn’t make any sense for modern-day Dalit leaders to celebrate British victories because the British were worse than India’s privileged castes in keeping the Dalits in chains.
Bloody Scrum, Glorious Victory
In an age of a secular system of mercenary soldiery, Koregaon was an inconclusive clash. Heroism was read into it first by the British, then by Ambedkar.
Bleeding Heart, Murugan’s Pads
A school dropout won in his quirky but noble mission that has now inspired Bollywood to make a movie
The Subcontinental Menu
A single judge decides over one lakh court cases. A home-made drone that can combat dengue. The legal tussle for 'Tunday Kababi'. Read all the juicy gossip...
A Coward Talks To The World
Not fearless, but not fearful—Perumal Murugan’s scathing gaze alights on himself, nature and still life to evoke the rankness of the hounded artist’s life
Finally, To Make A Plane And Fly It
An upgraded Dornier can be India’s first indigenous light civil transport aircraft. The decks are clearing.
No Snoozing In Silicon Valley
The US government’s new proposals will cast a shadow on the American dream of H1B visa holders
G-Rex And Traditional Media
Tech companies have been eating the lunch of the media business by swiping a growing share of its main source of income: ad revenues
‘Killing Original Content Creators Isn’t In Silicon Valley’s Interest’
Executive Director of <em>The Indian Express</em> Anant Goenka in conversation with <em>Outlook</em>.
Black Stash Of Secret Money
Money laundering haunts governments as they struggle to adapt to crypto-currencies
Click G For Media Monopoly
With many teeth in the information dissemination pie, Google has popped up as the new Big Media—without really creating any ‘content’