politics

The Ides of March

Ajit Duara

A beautifully crafted film written and directed by George Clooney that ends too soon

Nonsense

Hartosh Singh Bal

There is no better word for the claim that Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption movement is ‘apolitical’

Reader’s Digest

Gautam Pemmaraju

Mita Kapur’s book is another addition to the feast of books that present food as memoir, politics and history

Unmaking of Modern India

Hartosh Singh Bal

There are no original thinkers in Indian politics anymore, says Ramachandra Guha

Lullaby of a New Father in Parliament

Madhavankutty Pillai

My son, apple of my scheming eyes, I have so many dreams for you...

Raajneeti

Ajit Duara

A simplified view of politics, perhaps, but this film captures well the ruthlessness of politicians.

India’s Home Minister is getting it from all sides. If the Maoist menace is not a headache enough, he’s got critics on his back, angry colleagues, and even jealous vibes within the Congress to fend off.

The Worst Session Ever

Jatin Gandhi

Indian Parliament, once the pride of the country’s founding fathers, has been reduced to a sorry spectacle. And how

The Persistence of Caste

Hartosh Singh Bal

From Buddha to Ambedkar, some of our most outstanding minds have tried to fight caste. Why doesn’t it go away, and why are we so afraid to take note of it?

Oh My Gadkari!

Jatin Gandhi

The BJP president has finally arrived, say his cheerleaders. But his arrival, be it by means of his actions or statements, has left many of his party members aghast.