Let’s rewind the past week.

Who is ‘Hindustani Musalman’, the man behind social media’s favourite poem?

I’m not saying anything new,’ insists Hussain Haidry. The internet doesn’t agree. Read more here.

Modi’s electricity discrimination remarks may sound harmless but they are dangerous

It’s not just partisan criticism. The prime minister is adding his voice to a false narrative of a victimised majority. Read more here.

Most political parties in India are dynastic. But some are more dynastic than others

The first of a three-part story on dynasties in Indian politics. Read more here.

How archaeology in Pakistan is forced to deny the nation’s Hindu past

The nation’s archaeological investigations are motivated by a desire to grant Pakistan historical legitimacy. Read more here.

Film review: Bloody hell! ‘Rangoon’ is all over the place

Vishal Bhardwaj’s good-looking but flawed period drama examines the Indian National Army’s role in the freedom struggle. Read more here.