A new book on the people of Banni, a desert region in a corner of Gujarat, examines them as a distinct cultural unit.
Indian Jews have contributed culturally despite their small, and dwindling, numbers.
The most recent political history of Pakistan provides a straightforward narrative account but represents a missed opportunity to explore Soviet diplomatic offices during the 1965 India-Pakistan war.
Understanding the Afghan Taliban through their poetry.
A new book explores the many motivations and dimensions of women’s involvement in rightwing politics in India.
Vishwajyoti Ghosh curates a collection of graphic narratives that capture the layered history of Partition.
Neha Vora examines the past and present of Indians living in Dubai and grapples with issues related to their identity and belonging.
A new book on Telugu film shows that the cultural industry was tied up with caste and regional politics.
In conversation with Goa-based poet Manohar Shetty.
New queer writing from Southasia suggests shifts in attitudes since 2009.
A new book on dissent in Southasian film highlights the gender, class, caste and religious fractures of the region.
Ashis Nandy’s new book explores Indian narcissism, patriotism and nationalism.
