Macaulay’s Shadow
Both historical and mythological accounts are replete with descriptions of conscious shedding of the mortal coil.
The Art Of Quietly Passing
The Rajasthan HC has banned santhara, the Jain sacred rite of giving up life through fasting
Rana Sanga
Sangakkara rocketed faster as he knelt and square-drove the years—a modern colossus, cricket’s own statesman
Thought For Food
Even the worst-governed states can improve their PDS and ensure grain for the poorest. Look at Madhya Pradesh.
The Gurney Grinds To A Sad Halt
A sharp cut in ESIC payouts denies poor workers treatment of chronic ailments
Looking Mid-West
The Emirati leadership allowed Modi to address the Indian diaspora at the Dubai stadium. But should he have used the opportunity to lash out against Pakistan?
Stop By An Oasis
Modi’s UAE visit, high on optics, silent on pressing issues, was built on existing ties
This Silence Will Cost Us
The government (and its ideological partners) have been systematically imposing mediocre sycophants on institutions of excellence in art and culture
‘We Don’t Sell Authors, The Authors Sell Us’
Rupa's chairman R.K. Mehra on the big changes and challenges in the publishing industry.
Prime Time Codswallop
The loudmouths who hold forth on TV talk shows and panel discussions are just as noisy and incomprehensible as their political compatriots.
The Race To The Upper Benchmark
Even the best case scenario is unlikely to give the BJP strong numbers in the RS
Bibliofile
Mihir Sharma on the longlist of the Financial Times McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award and a Joyce-obsessed Beckett.
Toughest On Lord Haw Haw
Provides a good deal of humour as well as interesting facts, apart from being hard-hitting on right-wing parties in general.
Blood That Won’t Wash
Sen’s sleuthing uncovers a miscarriage of justice in the Aarushi case. But its clean chit to the Talwars isn’t enough.
