Madam Pompadour’s Chessboard
The political ‘creeper couch’ is no myth. But there can be more to the game than just compromise.
Remember, The Boss Is Mostly Kink
The media too isn’t immune to the malaise of editors asking female subordinates for sexual favours
King Leers
Our politicians think nothing of using their power for sexual favours, treating it as a perk of office
‘A Climate Of Fear Isn’t Good For Relations With Australia’
The Indian foreign secretary on India-China, Bangladesh, Af-Pak, and of course Australia
The Glitter In The Godliness
India’s new affluence runs parallel to a new, homogenised Hinduism that is riding on a crest of religiosity. Gone with Nehruvian economics is Nehruvian secularism.
3 Idiots
It’s a film that establishes an emotional connect, appeals to your heart rather than your head. In many ways, it’s <i>Munnabhai 3</i>.
Aamir Khan
Surprise! Surprise! The other day I got a call from the great Woody Allen. And, guess what? He wants me to star in his next film (working title: 3.5 Idiots).
Kabul Diary
Kabul Intercontinental is packed with Afghan seminarists debating ‘Empowering Afghan Press for Transitional Justice’ and ‘Subnational Public Administration Reforms’. Cloud nine stuff for jirga lovers.
The Story’s Not Over
Do the EC and the Press Council have the teeth to act against the ‘paid news’ scourge?
Bonding At Copenhagen Cemented India-China Relations
India-China ties are closer, maturer, more vigorously pursued
Mind The Shadows
Given its low baseline, Bihar could only improve. But it still has a long way to go.