An Escape That History Forgot
History bears witness to the fact that, over the years, prison terms have often acted as a launching pad against unjust rule
Life And Hope In A Conflict Zone
Of the civil wars that have shaped the modern course of world history, Africa has sadly had the lion’s share of them in its kitty
An Irreverent Take
Somewhere in Jonathan Aitken's close-to-800 pages leviathan on Margaret Thatcher, there is an interesting anecdote
The Men Who Shaped World Cinema
If you admire Alexander Sokurov the most among contemporary Russian filmmakers, you’d find a hole in this book
Holding Their Own in a Man's World
Pandora's Daughters by veteran journalist Kalyani Shankar aims to illuminate and interpret the strengths and weaknesses of eight prominent
End of Story?
Electronic media today wields undeniable power over our collective conscience. It shapes our perceptions, gives voice to our grievances and often functions as a tool for real or imagined social change. In this climate of incessant
Courage and Conviction An Autobiography
Naresh Chandra Committee was set up to review the national security mechanism and to recommend its own proposals as to how improve the things. This was almost a decade after the Kargil Review Committee
Young Tagore
This certainly cannot be the last word, but it is definitely a word that counts for a great deal. Young Tagore: The Makings of a Genius, authored by Sudhir Kakar, is, as the book’s cover flap claims,
A White Trail
Communal hatred, communal tension and communal riots are end result of the Divide – Rule Policy adopted by Britishers in the Indian Sub-Continent. Thanks to pains of partition, both India and Pakistan have treated
India At Risk
In recent times security has become the most discussed issue in the country. It covers a wide gamut
I am Malala
Last month many millions were disappointed when the Noble Committee chose the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for peace prize instead
India At Risk
In recent times security has become the most discussed issue in the country. It covers a wide gamut
Meeting the English
Anyone familiar with England of the 80s would be aware of the 'Hampstead novel'. The pejorative term refers to a series of self-consciously intellectual
Mughal-e-Azam: Legend as Epic
It is perfectly befitting that writer Anil Zankar dedicates this monograph about one of the most memorable films ever made
Alternative Realities
Popular narratives of Islamist terrorism, talibanization and communal hatred in the mainstream media and 24X7 electronic media often limit perspectives that no life exist beyond medieval barbarism in the Indian Sub-Continent.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
