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An unbothered minstrel called Diljit Dosanjh

India, May 2 -- Whether Kangana Ranaut remembers him all the time is moot; Diljit Dosanjh is slowly inching towards the portal of the unforgettable in the global culture scene. From chartbuster albums... और पढ़ें


Death, potholes, and tea: Banality of bereavement

India, April 26 -- There is a particular cruelty in the way the world insists on continuing. Even before my youngest aunt's bier was out of the house, tea arrangements were being made for everyone. Pe... और पढ़ें


Why do older women trash talk younger women?

India, April 19 -- Earlier this week, I was on a national TV panel to discuss the Women's Reservation Bill. Along the expected lines, the most interesting and thought-provoking lines were spoken in th... और पढ़ें


The Will (Shakespeare) in our world, of our time

India, April 11 -- 'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.' There are only some things good literature can't make better. For everything else, there is Shakespeare. Make what ... और पढ़ें


Which causes are worth backing?

India, April 5 -- Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Billie Holiday once told us, "All or nothing at all." The banality of half a love. Or not committing oneself fully to what truly deserves being committ... और पढ़ें


Vietnam to Iran: War & the lessons not learnt

India, March 28 -- 'I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture... and kill them. I wanted to be the first kid on my block to get a confirmed kill!' Give Stanley Kubrick ... और पढ़ें


Will the classical anti-war Greek solution work?

India, March 22 -- "I will not adopt the lioness on a cheesegrater." This one quote from Aristophanes has been causing much amusement in classrooms across the world for a while now. Students will be ... और पढ़ें


Will the classical anti-warGreek solution work?

India, March 22 -- "I will not adopt the lioness on a cheesegrater." This one quote from Aristophanes has been causing much amusement in classrooms across the world for a while now. Students will be ... और पढ़ें


The allure of rVladimirr, and a darkness within

India, March 15 -- Face card never declines. Recently, the teen's best friend got this title at their school farewell party. A jaw-droppingly pretty young girl, and equally sassy. She could easily be ... और पढ़ें


Have your Men's Day, but we'll have the rest

India, March 7 -- It is a truth universally acknowledged that men and women, once they acquire a fortune of revisionist education, which is nothing but gibberish, must voice their demand for a Men's D... और पढ़ें