Features

Andharacha Bet

Pune’s Theatre Connection

Pune’s Connections theatre festival aims to make Marathi theatre more accessible to younger audiences around the country.

Adil Jussawalla

As Steady As Herons

The sea figures prominently in Adil Jussawalla’s I Dreamt a Horse Fell From the Sky, sweeping its way into poem after poem, calmly and ineluctably.

God on the Hill: Temple Poems from Tirupati

How Do 13,000 Poems Go Unnoticed?

Despite the six centuries separating the composition of these poems and their readership, they are accessible, relatable, and compelling.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2016

Fest Foot Forward

On discovering the magic of the Jaipur Literature Festival for the first time.

Cake

Piece of Cake

Why would anyone throw perfectly good sponge cake out of a car window?

Myntra's Anouk Advertisement

An Unseemly Truth?

Are positive gay images hiding an unseemly truth? A look at Myntra and the politics of their ‘lesbian ad’ for Anouk.

Jodhpur

Into the Desert

It was a solid plan; to fall asleep before the cold got to us. Or so we thought.

Irrawaddy Literary Festival

Literary Festival Confidential

The author makes a virginal entry at Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Literary Festival, and comes away with a few unexpected revelations.

Ultimate Frisbee India

The Spirit of the Game

Over the past few years, India has been developing a taste for the unique sport of Ultimate Frisbee. We take a look at the state of the sport in the country today.

Fandry

Beyond Bollywood #5: Fandry

Even when a larger-than-life portrait of Ambedkar is looking over you, there is only so far the love story of a lower caste boy and an upper caste girl can go.

Je Suis AIB

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.

Gandu

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.