The Caravan Magazine - July 2022

In this issue

The Caravan is India’s most respected and admired magazine on politics, art and culture. With a strong literary flair, the magazine presents the best of reportage and commentary on politics, policy, economy, art and culture from within South Asia. It has become an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the political and social environment of the country.

FALLING IN LINE

The National Investigation Agency’s loss of credibility

10+ mins

Signs of Life

Folk tales help Rajasthan’s desert communities prepare for famine

5 mins

The First Healers

Adivasi women in Jharkhand fight malaria and witchcraft with Hodopathy

5 mins

Losing the Way

The Akali Dal no longer exists, and it may be necessary to reinvent it

6 mins

Write Off

The suffocation of indigenous-script movements in the Northeast

10+ mins

Memories of Loss

A year after a summer of death, a COVID-19 survivor recalls trauma, helplessness and grief

10+ mins

Hindu Rashtra OST

The Hindutva pop singers fuelling a politics of hate

10+ mins

The Widening Gulf

A personal reckoning with permanence, temporariness and spaces in between

10+ mins

Turning All History to Flesh

A biography of Agha Shahid Ali portrays the poet without paradox

10+ mins

Editor’s Pick

ON 2 JULY 1964, after signing into law the Civil Rights Act, the US president Lyndon B Johnson shakes hands with the activist Martin Luther King Jr. The comprehensive legislation—the widest expansion of civil liberties in nearly a century—prohibited, among other things, unequal voting laws, racial segregation and employment discrimination.

1 min

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The Caravan Magazine Description:

The Caravan Magazine is an Indian English-language, long-form narrative journalism magazine covering politics and culture. It is published by the Delhi Press Group.

The Caravan is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and literary criticism. It has published a number of award-winning articles and essays, and has been praised for its commitment to independent journalism.

The magazine's coverage includes a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, social justice, culture, and the arts. It has published articles on a variety of controversial and sensitive issues, such as the rise of Hindutva, the Kashmir conflict, and the plight of Dalits.

The Caravan is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in India. It is a valuable resource for journalists, academics, students, and anyone who is interested in politics, culture, and society.