Features

The Red Hibiscus Revolution

AJ Thomas

My students in Libya were carefree, fun-loving, style-conscious and seemingly lazy. Then the revolution happened, and they took to guns and capturing towns

Triumph and the Tamil Brahmin

Vijay Parthasarathy

It has never been an easy equation between the two. But the splendid World Cup victory of Dhoni’s men could well change that

What’s New

arindam

We’re two and happy for our place in your world. This special edition raises a toast to new arrivals in our lives

Stuff You Were Waiting for

Gagandeep Singh Sapra

Technology is no longer scary, or even boring. Here’s how geeks have their fun, and you should too

Making IPS Officers Work up a Sweat

Anil Budur Lulla

It took 26/11 for the establishment to wake up to the needs of modern-day policing. The new training regimen gives hope

The Colour Spinners

Avantika Bhuyan

There’s nothing original about your colour preferences. It seems your tastes come preordained by a bunch of forecasters

First, Escape Your Concrete Cage

Avantika Bhuyan

Homes on wheels are a dream turning into reality for Indian adventurists. Welcome to a life on the road—in the comfort of your very own camper

Formula 1 Half Done

Adam Matthews

Jaypee says they are all set to flag off Formula 1 races in India this October. That would need them to hurtle down a path riddled with speed breakers