The national attitude towards dark skin.
In early February, I woke up to news of a mob attack on a Tanzanian student in Bengaluru. It wasn’t the first case of violence against Africans in India, but this particular incident made me curious about Africans in India, and through them, the truth about racism in our country.
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The Return Of The Captive
After eight years as a prisoner of the LTTE, a naval officer returns home.
Mud, Sweat, and Fears: the Dangal Jungle
How the ancient sport of wrestling declined, revived and remade itself to fit the Olympic arena.
Of Half Truths And Total Lies
From politics to religion all people seek is a confirmation of their biases, and believe in the infallibility of their convictions. Facts are just a useful accessory, to be used as required.
True Colours Of India
The national attitude towards dark skin.
Japan's fall in press freedoms
In part because of the local customs of reporters and sources having long, booze-soaked meetings, the kisha club reporters often develop close relationships with their sources. The right wing of government of Shinzo Abe has had a chilling effect on the media. Fears of losing jobs has ensured that no one is asking the tough questions.
The mat that matters
A professional league with televised matches has made stars out of players and is fashioning the new age of kabaddi.
