'Unpaid' labour In the master’s serviceVikhar Ahmed SayeedBitti Chakri, a retrograde practice of engaging Dalits for the household work of landlords for a pittance, continues in the rural areas of north-weste
History Contested legacyVIKHAR AHMED SAYEED in DevanahalliSrirangapatnamThe controversy in Karnataka surrounding “Tipu Jayanthi” becomes meaningless in the light of the fact that the legacy of Tipu Sultan cannot be underst
Kalburgi Murder of reasonVIKHAR AHMED SAYEED in DharwadIn the shocking murder of M.M. Kalburgi, the country has lost an erudite and prolific writer, versatile researcher and the foremost authority on the h
Sugarcane growers Fatal attractionVIKHAR AHMED SAYEED in BelagaviThe prospect of good returns lures farmers into growing sugarcane, but the harvest turns bitter when factories, most of them politically connected, de
Animal Husbandry The hounds of MudholVIKHAR AHMED SAYEED in MudholKarnatakaKarnataka is tasting success in a commendable initiative to revive an indigenous dog breed that simultaneously uplifts marginalised communities by pro
The life of MuhammadVIKHAR AHMED SAYEEDA lucid narrative with remarkable psychological insights that enhance the understanding of the Prophet Muhammad and early Islam.
Media A different stationVIKHAR AHMED SAYEEDAn Internet-based channel launched in Bangalore recently gives the gay community a much-needed discussion space.
Profile Snake manVikhar Ahmed SayeedA well-known and flamboyant personality of Mysore, “Snake” Shyam has made it his mission in life to rescue snakes that have entered homes or factories
Assembly Elections Uncertain raceRavi SharmaVikhar Ahmed SayeedThe Congress enjoys an edge over its rivals and the BJP is not willing to go down without a fight. But, in the end, it may be a hung Assembly in Karna
Spotlight Stuff of legendsVIKHAR AHMED SAYEEDVan Ingen & Van Ingen of Mysore were the master taxidermists of colonial India at a time when hunting was a thriving sport, and their work was pri
Exhibition Imperial imagesVIKHAR AHMED SAYEEDAn exhibition on Delhi from the late 19th to the early 20th century, which was recently on in Bangalore, gives visitors a chance to understand the pom
Indomitable spiritVIKHAR AHMED SAYEEDBhanwari Devi continues to fight for justice, 21 years after she was gang-raped.
From the heart, from Pakistan Rakhshanda Jalil’s series introduces Pakistani women poets to Hindi readers.
SlideshowSea changeIndia could learn a few lessons from small island nations like Maldives on mitigating climate change.
