Why a banana stuck to a wall is worth $1,20,000

The episode is crazy but that is the whole point.

Girish Shahane

· Dec 11, 2019 · 07:30 am

Who won the debate between Martin Scorsese and Marvel?

The superhero franchise factory is dreadful, but so is Scorsese’s wasteful self-indulgence in ‘The Irishman’.

Girish Shahane

· Dec 05, 2019 · 08:30 am

In Maharashtra, a coup and a counter-coup – but democracy is still worth celebrating

It is unclear how long this coalition of unlikely allies will last, and what long-term damage allying with the Shiv Sena will do to the Congress.

Girish Shahane

· Nov 28, 2019 · 06:30 am

From Israel to Ayodhya, how Might becomes Right in politics and law

Hindu activists have asserted a kind of divine right to the acres occupied by Mir Baqi’s mosque, paralleling the Zionist claim to Israel and Judah.

Girish Shahane

· Nov 21, 2019 · 06:30 am

Why ditching the RCEP is a massive setback for the Indian economy

Our bureaucrats have been unable to swing deals India’s way.

Girish Shahane

· Nov 13, 2019 · 06:30 am

Babur in India: An emperor who loved the monsoon breeze but wasn’t impressed by the melons or grapes

It could be argued that India’s dislike of Babur is merely a reflection of Babur’s dislike of India.

Girish Shahane

· Nov 09, 2019 · 07:45 am

Babur before India: The journey of a cultured emperor who is among modern India’s most hated figures

If only Indians knew the Mughal ruler better, those not blinded by bigotry might find a person worthy of admiration.

Girish Shahane

· Nov 06, 2019 · 08:30 am

Dave Chappelle’s comedy is discomfiting but acts as a counterweight to extremism of all kinds

Stand-up is not about being fair. It is about being funny, perceptive and thought-provoking.

Girish Shahane

· Oct 31, 2019 · 06:30 am

Plane truths: Field notes on desis in the air

Vital questions: Why do so many Indian passengers need wheelchairs? Why can’t men lift toilet seats? Are mushrooms vegetarian?

Girish Shahane

· Oct 17, 2019 · 02:30 pm

How the United States can be trusted to betray its allies

Donald Trump’s abandonment of the Kurds of Syria is only the latest example of American treachery that goes back to 1778.

Girish Shahane

· Oct 09, 2019 · 08:30 am

What the Climate Justice movement misses – and why it is necessary

Everybody wants the comforts Swedish people enjoy, but few have the resources to pay what Swedes do to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Girish Shahane

· Oct 03, 2019 · 06:30 am

The Saudi Arabia mess proves that religious fundamentalism can’t be the foundation for progress

The Kingdom’s rulers have responded to the latest crisis by asking for more US weapons and troops. This is a new disaster in the making.

Girish Shahane

· Sep 26, 2019 · 07:30 am