Caste Still Burns in Pakistan
As a recent book on a Balochistan temple illustrates, caste politics still divides the Hindus of Pakistan.
Understanding Queer Activism
The world of activism is a competitive marketplace. How do the incentives of this marketplace affect the causes themselves? Naisargi Dave’s fascinating book gives us an inside view.
Beyond A Single Pakistan
Muslims Against the Muslim League acknowledges a complex Pakistani identity beyond that of Jinnah.
Should We Abolish the Death Penalty?
Gopalkrishna Gandhi’s book takes a rigorous look at arguments on all sides of the debate.
Our Heritage Deserves Better
The Government does not have the resources to care for our heritage sites. Public-private partnerships are a good idea.
Power to the People
Aruna Roy’s book on the RTI stresses on the grassroots activism that it arose from, the lived experiences of deprivation and injustice.
The Freedom Fighters of Pakistan
Universities have become a battleground for freedom of speech in Pakistan. We in India need to fight the same battles.
The Agony of the Muslim Parent
What is it like to grow up Muslim in modern India? A book by Nazia Erum attempts to answer that question.
Re-imagining the Indian Subcontinent
‘Another South Asia!’ edited by Dev Nath Pathak looks at creating a South Asian sensibility to escape boring, exaggerated narratives that the neighbourhood holds.
Facebook’s Hate Speech Problem
There is a fine line between removing hate speech and protecting free speech. Facebook needs to learn where that boundary lies.
The Man Who Spoke Without Fear
In times when dissent is dangerous, Ravish Kumar’s new book minces no words.
Of Longing and Belongings
In Remnants of A Separation, Aanchal Malhotra examines the Partition by weaving an elegant narrative of the objects that people chose to carry with them. How intimately is your understanding of who you are wound up with the land you were born on, the soil of your ancestors? What would happen if you were compelled …
Put a Rubber Tyre Around His Neck
A recent collection edited by Vikram Kapur reminds us of the horrors of the 1984 riots. But can we learn from the past?
On the Ground in Pakistan
‘Reporting Pakistan’ by Meena Menon is an invaluable book because it offers a picture of Pakistan and Pakistanis that goes beyond the stereotypes churned out by Indian media.