The writer is Associate Editor.

June 11, 2016 00:52 IST
Siddhartha Mukherjee looks at the story of the gene not merely through the lens of biology but also in terms of human politics
Sat, Jun 11, 2016
June 04, 2016 00:32 IST
India is still broiling over a tacky joke, which has politicians and filmstars huffing and puffing and blowing the house down
Sat, Jun 04, 2016
May 29, 2016 00:00 IST
Talbot Mundy, a writer in the 1930s, captured the spirit of India in his works.
Sun, May 29, 2016
May 28, 2016 02:33 IST
Krishan Kalra was a regular on the edit pages of several publications, including the Indian Express, and this collection of middles recalls his best years.
Sat, May 28, 2016
May 21, 2016 05:04 IST
Mamata Banerjee, in her first public appearance after the election was called in her favour, flashed a three-finger victory sign.
Sat, May 21, 2016
May 14, 2016 00:02 IST
The best spoof on the loose is not about Narendra Modi. It’s a picture showing Albert Einstein getting his BSc degree verified by Arvind Kejriwal.
Sat, May 14, 2016
May 08, 2016 01:30 IST
Jenny Diski was a documentarian of an important place at an important time.
Sun, May 08, 2016
May 07, 2016 01:42 IST
The only difference is that the left goons had openly carried firearms but since the Election Commission is taking a keen interest in West Bengal, Didi’s lot had to make do with veiled menace.
Sat, May 07, 2016
May 07, 2016 01:26 IST
A coffee-table book that delves into the history of the pioneering automobile marque, Mercedes-Benz.
Sat, May 07, 2016
April 30, 2016 00:10 IST
The PM rose to the occasion wearing an expressionless Chhau mask, unnerving both the faithful and the rest, and inviting a bit of mockery too.
Tue, Jan 23, 2018
April 24, 2016 00:00 IST
As writers connect with the internet and do away with the traditional formalisms of literature, what new tales are in store for us?
Sun, Apr 24, 2016
April 23, 2016 01:07 IST
Freedom and privacy on social media are issues which will continue to engage governments, from India to the US
Sat, Apr 23, 2016
April 16, 2016 00:15 IST
If an Indian news site analysed its comments, what do you bet that the top honours for most abused would go to a woman liberal? Or Dalit liberal?
Sat, Apr 16, 2016
April 10, 2016 03:00 IST
The darknet has its own new literary publication. Does the Torist want to be found out?
Sun, Apr 10, 2016
April 09, 2016 00:25 IST
With the technical incompetence that led to the heist at Mossack Fonseca, the future of digital journalism is assured. The next story: who was the hacker?
Sat, Apr 09, 2016
April 09, 2016 00:25 IST
An expensive but enjoyable introduction to the simple pleasures of birdwatching, with vibrant photography and classical colour plates
Sat, Apr 09, 2016
April 02, 2016 00:51 IST
The media is trying to come to terms with Tata Steel’s withdrawal from its British business, because it is in part responsible for the situation.
Sat, Apr 02, 2016
March 27, 2016 00:00 IST
When Kamala Das burst on the scene, change was in the air and the Indian readership was almost ready to give ear to new voices.
Sun, Mar 27, 2016
March 26, 2016 00:43 IST
Within hours of pictures appearing of the prime minister being measured by the technical squad of Madame Tussaud’s, news broke that the Delhi chief minister would have his head examined too, for his very own waxwork.
Wed, Mar 30, 2016
March 19, 2016 00:50 IST
Various important knuckles were rapped this week. And Shaktiman the horse, showed that this nation of nationalists, has a beating heart.
Sat, Mar 19, 2016
March 19, 2016 00:36 IST
A book that delves into all the questions that intrigued you in biology class but the teacher looked too prim to ask.
Sat, Mar 19, 2016
March 13, 2016 00:03 IST
The finest people of the period wore it with grace, from Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Mahatma Gandhi down to young men training for armed insurrection.
Sun, Mar 13, 2016
March 12, 2016 00:03 IST
Before the forces could start raining on his parade, Vijay Mallya did a hi-fi runner.
Sat, Mar 12, 2016
March 05, 2016 04:07 IST
If the budget is any indication, the government is in a hurry to change tack. Meanwhile, Kanhaiya Kumar continues to dominate news television
Sat, Mar 05, 2016
February 28, 2016 00:03 IST
A whopper of a flag big enough to eclipse the sun, and illuminated at night in a manner designed to crowd out the few stars still visible in our smoggy skies.
Sun, Feb 28, 2016




