Subarno Chattarji

Reading the nation in war

A review of Gita Viswanath’s book on Indian military literature and Hindi war cinema.

Nov 14, 2014

Blurry reflections: Differing media accounts of Balochistan

A study of recent discussions on Balochistan in the Indian and Pakistani press indicates a lingering crossborder neurosis about the other country's interference.

Jun 27, 2006

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