Stories written by
Varsha Ramachandran
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How the retelling of old tales in new form creates an economy of fiction that can trigger change
Like currency notes, stories change hands and gain new value in the process.
Varsha Ramachandran
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What are the ethics of thievery? VJ James’s ‘Chorashastra’ is a wicked study in irony and symbolism
A professor discovers an ancient art and trains a thief.
Varsha Ramachandran
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‘Pandemic!’ is philosopher Slavoj Zizek thinking aloud through the lockdown (or is he fantasising?)
The book advocates the adoption of a radically new version of Communism after the pandemic.
Varsha Ramachandran
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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The first fiction of the lockdown in India’s cities is here. Of course it’s from Shobhaa Dé
‘Lockdown Liaisons’ is a collection of stories capturing life caught in pandemic-induced loneliness, seeking escape.
Varsha Ramachandran
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These surreal stories see Delhi’s rickshaw-drivers suddenly navigating an altered reality
The characters escape into daydreams only to find themselves confronted by a changed world that they have to accept.
Varsha Ramachandran
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This radical biography of Akka Mahadevi takes her out of the traditional Bhakti narrative
Mukunda Rao’s ‘Sky-Clad’ daringly revisits the life of the spiritual icon in the context of feminism as well as Hinduism in today’s political climate.
Varsha Ramachandran
Video
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies