THE MODI TEMPLE AND OTHER SHRINES FOR POLITICIANS. A PILGRIMAGE
India
Why a section of the Congress thinks Rahul Gandhi’s absence is good for the party even as Sonia Gandhi prepares for a transfer of power
A temple for Narendra Modi and other shrines for politicians. A pilgrimage
Open Essay
A new age of political adventure lies at the end of an election that might also decide whether Britain is one country or several
Voices
Why the American Century is not over
A Marathi movie at prime time in Mumbai multiplexes does not deserve outrage
The WHO report states that among the world’s 20 dirtiest cities, 13 are in India, a claim that India rejected
Art & Culture
One of Bollywood’s most inventive directors, Dibakar Banerjee, on his aversion to being typecast and why he believes dissent is the best form of defence