Nagpur

The Capsule of Death

Rahul Pandita

A fake drugs bust in Nagpur reveals how easy it is to get around the system

The Dalit Who Got Out

Bhavya Dore

Bhanwar Meghwanshi tells Bhavya Dore how he has become a non-Hindu

Freedom of Speech

Siddharth Singh

The RSS is not known to seek validation by outsiders, but the furore over Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to its headquarters reveals a failure to appreciate its acceptability today

RSS: The Family Makeover

Advaita Kala

It was not just another Foundation Day for the RSS. This time, they came in a new uniform, and the message was more than sartorial. Advaita Kala joined the celebrations in Nagpur

Mythicised or misunderstood, RSS is an organisation whose influence is a permanent topic of contention. Its doors seldom open to outsiders, its leaders hardly speak to the public, and, at 90, it is still steeped in secrecy and moulded by a culture of austerity and discipline. Is the Sangh changing faster under the leadership of Mohan Bhagwat, the possible reforms including its attitude towards Muslims and women? Advaita Kala gains access to the cloistered world of RSS