On the frustration of a stratified India, its meritocratic institutions, and educational mobility
The recent demise of Father Stan Swamy presents us with an ugly picture of the ramifications of dissent in India
“The American way of life—through entertainment, social media, and a whole lot of junk food—has touched even those in the most remote parts of the world.”
Our in-house creative writing competition ‘Dispatch’ welcomes fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. The winning entry will receive $150.
“Covid-19 merely exacerbated structural shortcomings in the economy, which had been ailing long before the coronavirus reached India’s shores.”
The World No.1’s demeanour has eclipsed his prowess as a tennis champion over the years; disqualification from the U.S. Open 2020 after accidentally hitting a line judge has added fuel to the sceptic’s fire
On the liberal feminist movement, influencer culture, and the internalised pressures to sell sex
“In a time both chaotic and quiet, what must fine writing be about?” A hesitant Founding Editor’s Note, by Yuvraj Nathani.
The murder of George Floyd in the US prompted people across India to stand up for racial equality and align themselves in solidarity with Black Americans. At the same time, they were also disparaged for their ‘selective empathy’—for caring about a cause in far-flung America even as they turned a blind eye to the sufferers […]
The preservation of discourse at universities requires us not to speak out, but to listen