Deepa Bhasthi
Deepa Bhasthi is a writer living and working between Bengaluru and Madikeri. Her essays, journalism and other writings have been published in the Guardian, Lithub, Art Review, Hyperallergic, the Hindu, the Hindu Business Line, MOLD and elsewhere. Her works are available at dbhasthi.blogspot.com.
The caste of Karnatic music
An untold history of mrdangam makers.
Jul 07, 2020
The waiting game in Kodagu
On the August 2018 floods that devastated the coffee country in Karnataka.
Oct 19, 2018
Bridesourcing
One man's mission to save the Havyaka Brahmins from extinction.
Dec 24, 2012
Dedicated art
As the Devadasi system dies out, so too does a rich musical repertoire.
Sep 10, 2010
Latest Articles
More than a seat at the table
A crossborder discussion on women leaders in Southasian politics.
The ‘good-governance’ problem
How India’s top bureaucrats saw the end of the Emergency, and why it’s relevant today.
Imperfect markets
On whether Southasia’s digital space should be regulated.
Southasia in books: 2020 edition
12 noteworthy books on Southasia reviewed by our contributors this year.
