The world is teetering towards nuclear suicide but we, in India, have seated ourselves in a posture of stoic detachment. Arms control is not a subject that occupies even a fraction of our attention
GOPALKRISHNA GANDHIThere is little question that Manmohan Singh’s scholarly achievements were impressive, and that his contributions as an economic reformer were both substantial and enduring
RAMACHANDRA GUHAGreta's politics has remained steadfast and faithful to a central cause. She has continued to advocate for Palestine, and for the oppressed anywhere in the world
SAYANTANI MUKHOPADHYAYThe Indian hinterland is crying for attention and help. Regional economies are tattered, dependent on Central funds and mercy. Reliance on doles is turning out to be the only panacea
JAIDEEP HARDIKARReligion has outstripped both culture and patriotism in the Calcuttan’s sensibility, since Swami Vivekananda heads the list with 24 statues, Tagore has 22 and Subhas Chandra Bose 21
THE EDITORIAL BOARDSuman Ghosh’s docu-film, capturing the essence of Aparna Sen and her creations, has immense archival value