History Tracing 200 years of the history of photography in IndiaMalavika KarlekarThis book is the product of substantial research into timelines, notes, and choice of images.
With a political instinctPABLO NERUDA became a trade union activist after joining the Communist Party of Chile in 1945, and is known as much for his political participation in
Censoring freedomPARVATHI MENON in BangaloreThe methods used to prevent a festival of documentary films in Bangalore demonstrate once again the CBFC's determination to keep films with strong pol
Winning dreamsSUHRID SANKAR CHATTOPADHYAYA documentary made by children of an orphanage in Kolkata wins the first prize at the Kids for Kids International Film Festival in Athens.
History etched in stoneText & photographs: SUDHA MAHALINGAMThe fabled city of Persepolis, which has by and large survived the ravages of time and invasions, is a splendid specimen of Persian architecture and t
A censorship rowSIDDHARTH NARRAINThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting faces the ire of documentary film-makers for insisting on Censor Board certification for Indian films tha
The quest for freedomJAYA BHATTACHARJIThe astonishing story of the Egyptian writer Miral-al-Tahawy's journey in self-discovery from the sheltered existence in a patriarchal Bedouin village
Vanishing treasuresLYLA BAVADAM in MumbaiTo stem the steady tide of destruction of Mumbai's unique architectural treasures, the Heritage Conservation Committee needs to be strengthened with p
Partitioned livesBHARATI SADASIVAMA new film that sensitively portrays the horrors inflicted on women by Partition and religious fundamentalism makes waves in various film festivals ac
A story of courageANUPAMA KATAKAMIn a unique effort, three years after an earthquake devastated Kutch a group of women from villages across the affected region don the role of amateur
A composite cultureText & photographs: BENOY K. BEHLOn the syncretic religious and philosophical traditions that have defined the architectural marvels in the Kashmir Valley.
Iraq's revolt in 1920A.G. NOORANIThe parallel between the British occupation of Iraq in 1920 and the United States' occupation of the country now is startling.
An institute of Bodology to investigate the past The Bodos are constructing a comprehensive picture of the Brahmaputra civilisation.
