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‘The more thunderous the chanting of Jai Sri Ram, the more Sita fades out’: Ranabir Chakravarti
The historian says the Sangh Parivar’s mode of venerating Ram does not represent multifaceted narratives on a pan-India scale.
Abhish K. Bose
Books
‘You cannot write a feminist book; it depends on how the character plays out’: Vikas Swarup
The former diplomat and author says he aimed to recreate the excitement of the film Slumdog Millionaire, based on his novel Q&A, in his latest book.
Vitasta Kaul
Photo Essay
From Lamka, with love: Art show brings Manipur town’s life and colors to Delhi
An exhibition at India International Centre brings Lamka’s vibrant culture to life through a diverse array of paintings, photographs, and textiles.
Vedaant Lakhera
Books
Erpenbeck’s excavation of East German memory
Jenny Erpenbeck’s “Kairos” digs into East German history through a suffocating May-December romance, mirroring national struggles in personal turmoil.
Milind Brahme
Literature
India: A Bengali story in translation
Translated by Arunava Sinha
Syed Mustafa Siraj
Society
Bihar’s forgotten Gandhi Ashram cries for help
Once frequented by Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose, the Ashram in Khoraitha village is overgrown with shrubs and its walls are dilapidated.
Reena Sopam
Arts & Culture
Paperclip: Pinning down truth in the age of misinformation
Digital storytelling platform fights fake news by sharing captivating anecdotes and lesser-known facts about India’s diverse cultural heritage.
Anusua Mukherjee
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Monk’s 1956 diary illuminates post-Independence Indian Buddhism
Bandara Manatunga’s account of “temporary monkhood” offers rare insights into Buddhist practices during a transformative period for the religion.
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
Bartholomaus Ziegenbalg: Protestant missionary who left a lasting mark on Tamil society and literature
His pioneering efforts in education and social reform challenged caste barriers and laid the foundation for future resistance.
S. Gunasekaran
Souza’s monsters mirror society’s ugly truths
A moving tribute to artist Francis Newton Souza in his birth centenary year.
Janhavi Acharekar
Ismail Kadare (1936-2024): The writer who outsmarted a dictator
The Albanian novelist used metaphor to critique tyranny, gaining global acclaim.
Frontline News Desk
50 years of Manthan: A Benegal masterpiece that stirred India’s social conscience
The 1976 classic offers a nuanced take on caste dynamics, patriarchy, and rural development, showcasing Dalit characters as agents of change.
Harish S. Wankhede
Saikat Majumdar: ‘The scariest thing is the chance to live by your own convictions’
Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
‘Gangster’: A Marathi story in translation
Translated by Jerry Pinto.
Baburao Bagul
In a parched landscape, a dance competition keeps artists’ dreams alive
The Prakriti Excellence in Contemporary Dance Awards has created an ecosystem for dancers in India, where resources and opportunities remain scarce.
Ranjana Dave
Art and the political imagination
An ongoing exhibition in Paris upholds Palestinian right to statehood by displaying works by artists from populations uprooted or exiled by violence.
Rahaab Allana
V.V. Ganeshananthan wins 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction for Brotherless Night
The Sri Lankan Tamil-origin author’s novel highlights the “epic-scale tragedies of the Sri Lankan civil war”.
Frontline News Desk
Birds of the air: A Hindi story in translation
Translated by Vanashree and Bindu Singh
Phanishwar Nath Renu
‘Sanitary Panels would not have been possible without the Internet’: Rachita Taneja
This election season, the webcomic has covered everything from ethics of NOTA to the media’s softball interview questions to Prime Minister Modi.
Aditya Mani Jha
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