Israel’s continued attack on children and innocents raises serious questions about its final goal and its insistent posture as the perpetual victim.

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New books on the shelves

A Japanese cat book classic in translation, a treatise on shudra nationalism in Indian history, and much more.

Vedanta’s oil exploration plan threatens Assam’s last gibbon sanctuary

Modi government’s new policy lets Cairn Oil & Gas advance Rs.264 crore project near Hollongapar reserve, while wildlife board demands inspection.

Safdar Hashmi’s transformative approach to theatre as a democratic force

Through plays like Hatyare and Aurat, Hashmi tackled communalism and gender issues while building an inclusive, collaborative artistic practice.

Korea through Han Kang’s The Vegetarian

Han’s novel critiques Korean society and the violence that lies beneath its surface. This year’s Nobel Prize honours her statement of resistance.

Iran’s anti-Israel stance has evolved from a purely ideological position into a sophisticated political instrument

Tehran now faces a complex balancing act: leading the fight against Israel, and avoiding an all-out war, while managing domestic unrest.

Bashir Ali Abbas

Love in the time of ‘love jehad’: The complex lives of Hindu-Muslim couples in India

Ashis Roy explores the everyday challenges of urban middle-class Hindu-Muslim couples even as it deftly challenges toxic generalisations.

Chintan Girish Modi

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