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Michael Snyder

Gay rights: Why even India’s courts will find it hard to take away what has already been granted

No matter what comes next, the LGBT community has already proved that in a true democracy, freedom to speak, to exist, is not a gift to bestow and withdraw at will.

Michael Snyder
· Feb 19, 2016 · 04:30 pm
The world doesn’t identify Bangladesh with contemporary art and design, but the Dhaka Art Summit might just change that

The event is a quiet argument for the viability of broad public engagement with intelligent and occasionally provocative forms of expression.

Michael Snyder
· Feb 19, 2016 · 01:30 pm
Bhaji on the beach: Why growing baby methi on Mumbai's Versova beach should not be illegal

Along with addressing the question of legality of using public land for private farming, what is needed is a sustainable urban farming project with environmental oversight.

Michael Snyder
· Oct 18, 2015 · 01:30 pm

How Maggi noodles became India's favourite comfort food

Fast to cook. Good to eat. It's a tasty treat.

Michael Snyder
· Jan 29, 2015 · 07:00 am