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.
Poet Jayanta Mahapatra’s latest collection, Land, highlights a career-long trajectory of development.
The recent film rendition of the play Tasher Desh offers a radically different take and is among many attempts to reinterpret Tagoreana.
Faisal Devji traces the development of Muslim nationalism and makes provocative claims about the movement for Pakistan.
Cheryl Colopy’s book explores water policy and management in Southasia but lacks critical depth in its assessment.