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Veil of Vulnerability

Radhika Shaikh, a Hindu, teaches orthodox Muslim women the art of self defence.

Confessions of a Customs Informer

“I continued to tip off Customs like a good soldier. Even outgoing consignments of ketamine, mandrax, ecstasy tablets, heroin and red sanders have been caught thanks to me”

Mangrove Man

Disillusioned with the communists, he planted 100,000 mangrove saplings to protect Kerala’s wetlands.

Confessions of a Political Spin Doctor

“Politicians don’t read. They ask others to read to them, often only articles about themselves. I get them the latest political books... I tell them to read at least one page a day”

Mr Make-piece Thackeray

Madhav Agasti, fashion designer to Maharashtra politicians, also dresses Congress and BJP leaders.

Confessions of a Temple Thief

“God will not forgive those who loot houses... Temple thieves do not invite God’s wrath but those stealing from houses, especially of the poor, will have to pay a heavy price”

Confessions of a Gym Instructor

“When women wear low-cut tees, we try to ensure there are no bending or stretching exercises. Such women keep finding excuses to touch the instructor.”

The Turtle People

Olive Ridleys used to be food for this fishing village in north Kerala, until one man read a newspaper article.

India’s Own Madame Tussauds

A little away from Kolhapur is a unique museum: an entire village sculpted from stone, brick and cement.

Confessions of a Sports Channel Executive

“[On telecast rights] the press is inaccurate 80 per cent of the time, and the rest are plants”

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