Thinking Small
A unique exercise in urban living, a Tokyo apartment today is made of a single room that incorporates living, dining, and a cupboard containing two sets of clothes and shoes;...
Confessions of a Failed Comic
If you examine the relationship between politics and stand-up comedy, the similarity is startling. In India, political decisions often lead to results which are a form of high comedy: what...
The Migrant as Citizen
For many years I lived as a temporary resident in a small American suburban town. Within the short ambit of my home there, I had easy access to recreation, sport...
Where Black Lives Don’t Matter
West Indian cricket captain, Darren Sammy recently pointed out that through the course of last year’s IPL matches he was often called the K word by Indian players. Kalu has...
Is Living without Laughter really living:
In 1934 during America’s Great Depression President Franklin Roosevelt initiated something called the Public Works of Art Project. At a time when millions were desperate, hungry and depressed, the program...
A History of Negligence
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How to Rob the State Bank of India
The State Bank of India branch at Defence Colony has just opened. Like any important public service institution, the place is a flurry of hectic activity. The bank manager is...
Work from Home or Don’t work at all!
I recently read a short story in which a fledgling writer is hectored every day by his wife to get a regular job. Busy with a novel which he knows...
Art as Obsession:
In 1970 American artist Michael Heizer began building the world’s largest earthwork sculpture in a barren desert in Nevada. Heizer has spent the last 50 years on ‘City’ – moving...
Thinking Small
September 2, 2023
Confessions of a Failed Comic
September 2, 2023
The Migrant as Citizen
September 2, 2023
Where Black Lives Don’t Matter
September 2, 2023
SATIRE:
September 2, 2023
Is Living without Laughter really living:
September 1, 2023