So, Who is the ‘Fringe’?
One word has been often referred to in political conversation: a simple six letter word: ‘fringe’. That’s right: ever since an official response to anger in the Arab world...
Process As Punishment
A few days ago, Sameer Wankhede, the NCB officer and man in charge of the drugs on cruise ship case in which Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan’s son Aryan spent...
Yasin Malik The ‘Gandhian’ Terrorist
Its often said that ‘one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter’. It’s a contentious view but it’s a cliché that can often blur the reality. Take the case...
The Joy of Being Umran Malik and Nikhat Zareen
I recall interviewing Nelson Mandela and I recall the great man telling me how he was convinced that the 1995 rugby world cup victory helped unite post apartheid South...
Falling Rupee; Rising Prices Then and Now
Now it’s often said that where you stand in Indian politics depends on where you sit: our NETAS say one thing when they are sitting in the opposition and...
Private Life of Rahul Gandhi
A video of around 12 seconds is put out on twitter on Tuesday morning by the BJP’s hyper active social media chief, Amit Malviya of Rahul Gandhi partying at...
कौन है Navneet Rana?
There is a wonderful movie on at the moment on Disney Hotstar called Kaun Hai Pravin Tambe.. it’s the feelgood story of how a near unknown cricketer from Mumbai...
Bulldozer With An Ominous Message
The dominant image of this week has been bulldozers being used to demolish alleged ‘illegal’ encroachments in the heart of the national capital. Now, demolition drives take place across...
In the Name of Ram
This week, Ram Navmi celebrations have seen communal violence erupt in over half a dozen places. Am I anguished, yes. Am I surprised? No. I have said this in...
Hate But With A Smile !
I want to reflect on an observation of the Delhi High court and an order. Let’s first dive into the observation. In a case challenging a trial court order...