Comment / Members-only Southasian aid regimes It is too often forgotten that aid giving is a political project. By Nilanjana Biswas / 17 Dec 2013
Culture / Members-only Cinematic dissent A new book on dissent in Southasian film highlights the gender, class, caste and religious fractures of the region. By Jyotika Virdi / 12 Dec 2013
Culture / Members-only Agent provocateur par excellence Ashis Nandy’s new book explores Indian narcissism, patriotism and nationalism. By Rakesh Shukla / 4 Dec 2013
Comment / Members-only Ambitious agenda for food security The 2013 Food Security Act is far-reaching in addressing hunger and malnutrition but comes up short in key areas due to the broader policymaking context. By Sandeep Kandicuppa / 27 Nov 2013
Comment / Members-only Growing up or dumbing down? Recent years have seen the proliferation of so-called ‘young adult’ fiction in India, but who is best served by such an exclusive bracketing? By Sonali Sathaye / 13 Nov 2013
Culture / Members-only The unique and universal in Satyajit Ray’s filmmaking Are Satyajit Ray’s films still relevant today? By Ramray Bhat / 12 Nov 2013
Comment / Members-only Watching the detectives Can Bengal’s enduring love affair with fictional detectives translate from the adda to the Indian big screen? By Anuradha Sengupta / 8 Nov 2013
Archives / Members-only Deadly Love Obsessive male pursuit of women is commonplace in Indian cinema, reflecting deep-seated and worrying social norms. By Laxmi Murthy / 15 Sep 2013
Comment / Members-only The Rise and Fall of Assamese Film Assamese film swings between adherence to Bollywood tropes, and a rejection of Hindi cinema’s dominance. By Debojit Dutta / 15 Sep 2013
Reviews / Members-only On Faith and Filth Cheryl Colopy’s book explores water policy and management in Southasia but lacks critical depth in its assessment. By Amita Baviskar / 11 Sep 2013
Culture / Members-only A rotten core M V Ramana’s book dissects India’s nuclear-power lobby to expose its lies and deceit. By Madhusree Mukerjee / 26 Aug 2013
Comment / Members-only Marriage 2.0 A rogue exploration of caste, class and gender on Shaadi.com By Abhishek Choudhary / 15 Jul 2013
