Treading cautiously on Eid

Amidst the rising number of Coronavirus cases in the country, Muslims in India celebrated Eid-ul Adha while trying stick to the government guidelines which often differed from state to state As the Coronavirus pandemic keeps unfolding, the very definition of a normal life has been changing. For as long as there is no viable treatment […]

Coming of age in Ayodhya

As innocent kids, we brought back home a brick from the demolished mosque. Now, I remember the agony both communities suffered Disclaimer: The author is associated with the Indian National Congress. In 1989, I was five when, for the first time, I went to the Ram Temple which resided inside the Babri Mosque. This was […]

TV’s black magic woman

Post Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, while Arnab Goswami started the circus, every other channel is scrambling to catch up If there’s anything that competes with the tragedy of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, it is the media coverage that has followed since. When the news first broke, we saw reporters rush to the actor’s home in Bihar, […]

Innovative marketing to woo shoppers 

To combat the slowdown due to lockdowns and the pandemic, brands across different segments are coming up with innovative ways to connect with their customer base and boost sales As the world learns to cope with the challenges posed by the Coronavirus, unlockdowns are being announced in India. These relaxations in the movement of people […]

Public land, private profit

DDA’s land deals are under scrutiny again. But they are stonewalling attempts by a law firm to access the papers that could expose wrongdoing  The notorious Delhi Development Authority (DDA), known for rigged lottery system to allot houses and substandard housing construction, has a new challenge to its image. Its land dealings are now under […]

Unlawful occupancy

The rich are using the pandemic as an excuse to usurp public spaces away from poor In recent times, the beautification drive in the capital has often translated into driving the homeless away from the streets. It’s not just the civic agencies and the government that find poor people an eyesore, but also the residents’ […]

Silver linings in Corona clouds

Some people used free time during the pandemic to challenge themselves. They proved it’s never too late to learn a good thing and adversity is an opportunity Thanks to the pandemic, the life we were accustomed to stands disrupted. But that’s not all bad. People need a break from the monotony of a predictable life […]

Curtains down

Stage performers across West Bengal are facing a severe shortage of funds as shows have come to a halt during the lockdown, with some even looking for alternative jobs As one crosses Hatibagan’s Hari Ghosh Street in North Kolkata, one can see a huge tarpaulin laid right on the side of the road. The tarpaulin […]