‘First Carnatic Song To Trend On YouTube’
Carnatic singer T.M. Krishna talks about his music video <em>Poromboke</em> (a pejorative Tamil word, also meaning ‘common land resources’), on Chennai’s environment issues, that has gone viral on social media
Light From A Lens
In 2002, a spotlight fell on abuse by the clergy in Boston. Later, a film was made on it.
“We Are Trying To Fix Our Policy On Sexual Harassment”
Why does the Catholic church appear to protect its clergy accused of murder and rape? CBCI secretary general Bishop Mascarenhas talks on church's position on such matters...
The Victims
The victims of sex crimes committed by pastors. In some instances, the case has yet to see light of the day
The Sins Of Our Fathers
Sex crimes come with a tinge of holy terror when clergymen prey on the laity. An institutional response can’t be different from a Christian one. Why then does India’s Catholic Church not walk its pious talk?
Viet-Cam Diary
Vietnam has come a long way after The War. Its present day proximity to the US against China shows how national interest trumps historical memory...
Advantage Alliance, If Any
The sailing would ironically get tough for the BJP. And then a Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance could make the going really tough.
Bring On That Patiala Peg
The run-up to polls in Punjab promises a carnival of excess, with AAP, Amarinder and SAD going all the way
Time Again To Turn The Cycle
Protection. That’s the UP Muslim’s prime search word now. The vote will go to that party they think can give it.
Father, Son And Holy Bike
The SP emerges in one piece from the ‘family feud’, with some deft manoeuvring by Mulayam
‘It’s Like Seeing An American Apparition Take This Job’
This year's Man Booker Prize winner Paul Beatty on 'The Sellout' and today's America-- unflinching and brutal...
Squaring The Nation’s Books In Times Of Less Cash
What will Modi’s penchant for the unexpected bring to cut through the haze of the demonetised ‘slowdown’?
Needed: Both Push And Pull
India needs more seaports, aerodromes and power. To top it all, work on roadways must gain required pace.
Picking Up An Ankle With A Mat Finish
Smash-hit <em>Dangal</em> plays fast and loose with facts about the ‘villain’ of the uplifting piece —women’s wrestling coach P.R. Sondhi
A Winter’s Malady
The cold breath of seasonal affective disorder stalls lives. Diagnosis, self-help and light help.
The Bullet Resonates A ‘Cruel Joke’
A teenager’s death in 2010 led to five months’ protest, killing 112 people. Now the probe panel says, ‘call CBI’.
Yellow Blip At The Crossroads
GST is to roll out this July—and move Indian economy in a different gear. Not that all logjams are to end in a jiffy.
Taxing Times They Are A-Changin’ Now
The budget may bring about tax incentives for the public as well as the corporates
On An Electric Cool Memory Ride
Starring two maverick artists Niladri Kumar and Makrand Deshpande, Patni meddles with the consciousness of the audience...
Join The March For The Riddles
The vast trove of Ambedkar’s writings is culled for a greater understanding of this intellectual titan
The State’s Hand In The Graffiti
A book follows the footsteps of Guru Nanak in Pakistan and boldly speaks some bitter truths
From Silly Point To Long On
A patchwork run through India’s Test history has great anecdotal charm, but is repetitive