The Scream of the Ants
Gordhan Balai is a dalit from Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. In a state, where pagdi (turban)…
2012
The fall of the Queen, is it?
Mayawati, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has come to epitomise empowerment of dalits, the lowest…
The Asbestos Shame
A slow and painful death is creeping through the nation. Asbestos – the essential roofing of…
Kiss Kiss Bhang Bhang
To be honest, I got the idea for this column when I was hit by my…
Togadia Tornado in Jammu
When Vishwa Hindu Parishad president, Praveen Togadia visited Jammu on March 5, he obviously had no…
Editorial for April ’12
We did not go on to the stage, Neither were we called. We were shown our places,…
Goodbye Lenin
Director: Woolfgang Becker Country: Germany This May 13th as the 34 year old Communist regime fell…
Saat Khoon Maaf – Vishal Bhardwaj
Vishal Bharadwaj is back and this time he has“Blaad” on his hands. Put your hands together…
VINA MAZUMDAR: THE Rolling Stone
Towards the end of 1974, the Indian government released an important document. Entitled (space needed)Towards Equality:…
Last Images of the Shipwreck (1989)
Almost a biblical throwback to creation, Roberto clamours for that “apparition of one word” which could…