A Contemplation of Satire
This isn’t just about defending to the death the rights of a few comedians to make dirty jokes. It’s about building a space in our country for satire.
On the Cover
By Arun Kale · In conversation with the founders of the Eternal Library, India's first library consultancy firm, and Trilogy, a new library, book store, and event space in Mumbai.
Contents
Terribly Tiny Talkies
Terribly Tiny Tales has grown to become India’s most popular online storytelling platform. Read on for an in-depth look at their latest short-film initiative.
Beyond Bollywood #4: Gandu
Gandu's quest won’t bring tears to your eyes or that warm feeling in your heart. But you will also not be able to take your eyes off it.
Escape Velocity
In conversation with writer and filmmaker Devashish Makhija about Forgetting, his new book of short stories.
Noise
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Available Now: Helter Skelter’s First Print Edition
Vol. 4 of our New Writing anthology is our first print edition and features original writing handpicked by Janice Pariat, Nitoo Das, and Jerry Pinto. Get your copy now! -
Helter Skelter Workshop: Behind the Panels
A unique opportunity to explore the entire workflow of a graphic novel from idea to finished script and all the way to the final artwork. Details inside! -
Unspoken, Ignored, Misrepresented: Giving a Voice to Victims of Stalking
Filmmaker Aishwarya Arumbakkam portrays the trauma of stalking victims in a series of photographs to be exhibited in Bangalore this week. Details inside.
Interviews
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Terribly Tiny Talkies
Terribly Tiny Tales has grown to become India’s most popular online storytelling platform. Read on for an in-depth look at their latest short-film initiative. -
Escape Velocity
In conversation with writer and filmmaker Devashish Makhija about Forgetting, his new book of short stories. -
Seeing the Light
In conversation with Mumbai-based electro-pop band Laxmi Bomb about Mah'Bharat, their newly released second EP.
Features
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A Contemplation of Satire
This isn’t just about defending to the death the rights of a few comedians to make dirty jokes. It’s about building a space in our country for satire. -
Beyond Bollywood #4: Gandu
Gandu's quest won’t bring tears to your eyes or that warm feeling in your heart. But you will also not be able to take your eyes off it. -
Live and Loud: The NH7 Weekender 2014
In conversation with the F16s, Sandunes, Madboy/Mink, Frame/Frame, and Big City Harmonics about the happiest music festival in India.
Reviews
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Book Review: Seahorse
In Janice Pariat's debut novel Seahorse, time is tethered to love, to obsessions, to personal myths. -
Film Review: Pune 52
Largely regarded as India's first Marathi neo-noir film, Pune 52 has all the elements one has come to expect from unconventional cinema in India. -
Book Review: Gulab
Annie Zaidi takes the tropes of the conventional ghost story and breathes new life into them.
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