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...
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...
Where Were You In 1990?
A young colleague in the newsroom asked a perfectly legitimate question: where were you in 1990? Her reference was to the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits.. and her insinuation was,...
Truth Files
There is much buzz in the last week about Kashmir Files.. the movie which focusses on the plight of the Kashmiri Pandits who were forced to leave the valley...
Operation Ganga : People Above Politics
In the age of real time info and viral videos, a complex evacuation of citizens stuck in a war zone ought not to be made into a PR exercise...
Decoding the Muslim vote bank
Is there a Muslim vote bank in this country and does it have the power to influence the elections? I ask this from Lucknow where I am presently observing...
Change Is In The Air
Its election time and I have just returned after spending much of the last two weeks in Goa and Punjab. Now that I am back, I am being asked...