You’ve GOT male

Game of Thrones stayed true to its sexism, which was apparent in the first few seasons and reached its peak in the final episode, when a boy-man got the crown Did we really believe that a woman would be made the Queen of the seven kingdoms? Yes. Did they cheat all of us when they […]

Of lives and loves

This slim book of poems holds up a mirror to the journey called life, running the gamut from despair to hope, cages to freedom, beginnings to endings Sarah B’s poetry in the anthology titled Kasturi is meditative, philosophical, giving direction to lives caught up in the city’s whirlwinds. For instance, she writes in The Journey […]

Administrative adventures

This book by a retired officer of the Andhra cadre is a timely reminder that vikas is an ongoing process that requires the cooperation of both legislature and executive Contrary to the image of IAS officers being arrogant procrastinators, 1982 batch K Pradeep Chandra’s memoir Tiger Hunting Stories reveals what a proactive officer can achieve […]

Diary of a daughter

Growing up with a father in the grip of an addiction he is always trying to hide, leaves deep scars on the psyche. Even when the inevitable end comes, there is no closure “Go see where your father is, we are getting late for the movie,” my mother said. Frantically, I looked for him everywhere. […]

Washed out

A dhobi ghat right next to Connaught Place, built by the British in 1932, may soon be history as redevelopment wipes out a whole way of life The residents of a dhobi ghat in the capital wait in suspense for what fate has in store for them. When will they be asked to leave? What […]

LIFE AFTER BEING JAILED CAN NEVER BE ‘NORMAL’ AGAIN

These Muslim men languished in jail for many years on trumped up terror charges. Patriot tracks down four of them to find they and their families cannot get past the trauma Sadhvi Pragya Singh, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon bombing case, is out on bail, campaigning as the BJP candidate from Bhopal. Her future […]

Falsified narratives

The killing of a cow can lead to a communal flashpoint in our country — even if the incident is a result of personal rivalry A cow is killed. What could be the possible course of action in any other country? Lodge a case against the perpetrator for animal cruelty. But we have it different […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

Armed with a degree in Hotel Management from RIG Institution of Hospitality and Management, chef Santu Maity holds valuable experience in the food industry. He loves preparing regional cuisine with a modern twist. In a candid conversation, he talks more about himself and his work: Your philosophy on food? I like to bring a lot […]