
India’s tryst with the modern is in a shambles
ASIM ALI
The biggest flaw in the Women’s Reservation Bill lies in its timeline, which ties implementation to two steps: the first census after the law takes effect and a subsequent delimitation exercise
FAUZIA KHAN, GARIMA PANIGRAHI
Non-alignment in the past, despite its other utilities, did not help us in resolving issues with our neighbours. We need a regional strategy to deal with our region — a metanarrative will not work
T.C.A. RAGHAVAN
With its proximity to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Satara is poised for village tourism. One only hopes it does not imbibe the challenges Mawlynnong faces: its bamboo bins sport plastic waste
SUDIPTA BHATTACHARJEE
ACLED reported that nearly three-quarters of violent events now involve State forces and that violence directed at civilians is at its highest in five years. This is a worrying shift
THE EDITORIAL BOARD


Nita Ambani’s Kanjivaram in London and Ananya Panday’s stand-out orange Banarasi sari also commanded widespread attention