Features

Reality Television Shock

Shahina KK

On a popular Tamil show, a 17-year-old girl reveals that her father has killed three people. And it turns out to be true

The System Against Fun

arindam

Nightlife is under threat across urban India, as overzealous policemen are encouraged by hypocritical politicians to wage a war against a form of modernity that appals as much as terrifies them. Listed here are some of their attacks

The Equity Cult: Hopes of Revival

Shailendra Tyagi

An obituary of equities would be vastly exaggerated— ‘loss aversion’ is largely irrational and can be exploited by savvy bargain hunters

Mulayam’s Motives

Dhirendra K Jha

Why the Congress cannot count on his support beyond India’s presidential poll

Bhaago Dhoble Aaya!

Lhendup Bhutia

Mumbai’s nightlife gasps for breath under the onslaught of ACP Dhoble’s raid raj

Abujhmaad Is Not Alibaug

Rahul Pandita

The avoidable death of photojournalist Tarun Sehrawat

Retirement Plan for Realists

Aresh Shirali

Contrary to political belief, equity investments need not be gambles if the objective is to obtain dividends from companies rather than make quick bucks on market trades