‘Cutting down BEST buses is unforgivable’: Kiran Nagarkar writes to Mumbai municipality chief

‘When you drop several bus routes, how are the poorest of the poor to go to work? Why not just say you intend to privatise the entire BEST transport franchise?’

Kiran Nagarkar

· Apr 27, 2018 · 10:30 am

We’ve read books about Everyman. Now Kiran Nagarkar gives us Everywoman in his new novel

The eponymous character in the Sahitya Akademi-winning novelist’s ‘Jasoda’ is marked by her fortitude.

Kiran Nagarkar

· Jan 09, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Kiran Nagarkar’s explosive first novel was in Marathi. Now you can read it again

An excerpt from a novel described as stormy, hilarious, and moving in equal parts.

Kiran Nagarkar

· May 17, 2017 · 08:30 am

A letter to Jaitley: Why do students get jailed but RSS leaders who issue vile threats walk freely?

Do you really believe that our beautiful, strong and ancient country is in danger from a few students who express dissatisfaction with the state of the nation?

Kiran Nagarkar

· Mar 09, 2017 · 12:30 pm

A letter to Modi: Why is there such a gap between your wonderful words and your actions?

The PM has not read the riot act to his Islamophobic ministers, legislators and the Sangh even once since coming to power, says author Kiran Nagarkar.

Kiran Nagarkar

· Mar 29, 2016 · 08:00 am

Dear Kanhaiya Kumar, here’s some unsolicited advice. Regards, Kiran Nagarkar

The renowned author feels compelled to write to 'the most admired – as well as the most reviled – PhD student in the world'.

Kiran Nagarkar

· Mar 16, 2016 · 05:30 pm

What exactly did Peter Brook have in mind when he decided to do 'Battlefield'?

The much-hyped sequel to the 'Mahabharata' suffers from arbitrarily chosen stories and their lack of coherence.

Kiran Nagarkar

· Mar 13, 2016 · 11:30 am

Mushkil in Mumbai: When Ravan can’t make out with Eddie’s sister

An excerpt from 'Rest In Peace', the third book in Kiran Nagarkar’s famous Ravan and Eddie trilogy.

Kiran Nagarkar

· Aug 12, 2015 · 08:30 am

A policewoman, a yoga teacher, a bar dancer and a hacker walk into a movie

An excerpt from a screenplay – a pacy caper with a cast of fascinating characters.

Kiran Nagarkar

· Apr 02, 2015 · 08:30 am