The legacy of those famous personalities who have left us is not just that of sweet remembrance of their contribution to our lives. It is also about “perceived kinship”, humanity and a lot more … Deepa Bhasthi talks about the
The Voices from the Waters International Travelling Film Festival has been a novel enterprise regarding the critical issue of water scarcity which was held in Bangalore recently, Deepa Bhasthi reports … We are largely made of it; the earth is
The Voices from the Waters International Travelling Film Festival has been unique in stitching together cinematic narratives that speak of myriad relations with rivers, lakes, dams. Deepa Bhasthi talks of such films which employ water as a personal metaphor and
The rapid growth of infrastructure in Gurgaon has often been environmentally insensitive to its issue of water shortage. Will Gurgaon be a ‘dead’ city in the near future? Harsh Snehanshu reports … In a sweltering afternoon of May 2014, a
The frequent closing down of jute mills have left a lot of workers staring at utter devastation. While some blame the trade unions, others curse the mill administration. G. Singh reports … Kolkata, 25 September: Guriya has been demanding new
The recent floods in Kashmir were catastrophic in every sense. It left ruins that are beyond repair. With hundreds dead and thousands homeless the valley of Kashmir today exhibits poignant scenes all around. What follows is a personal account by
The results of the Scottish referendum are in, and they are in favor of a united Union. But this in no way is a testimony that the status quo will be maintained. Pratiti Ganatra reports… Scotland has spoken. In last
“The fable of modernity and its others isn’t so much a delusion or a lie, as the mirror in which modernity can look at itself. It’s also in this mirror “where it’s others look back” … Oscar Guardiola-Rivera reports …
This morning has been a stupendous success story for ISRO, as Mangalyaan, its maiden Mars mission entered the orbit of the Red Planet. Pratiti Ganatra takes a look at the five reasons why Mangalyaan was the cheapest Mars mission ever. The
The student protests against statist violence and faulty administration has transcended the campus of Jadavpur University and has seen people from all walks of life participate in it. Soumabrata Chatterjee presents his understanding of the movement in general, its key