narendra Archives

Naked Nariyal Man & Abstinence in the Time of “Fast” Politics

In an era where the Congress’s chola-bhatura fuelled vrat and the PM’s day-long abstinence from food are also considered “fasts”, a man reminds us of the glory days of fasting – when the abstaining was longer than the time it takes to finish binge watching a season of Game of Thrones.

Vinaya Kurtkoti July 22, 2016

Culture

The Last Jedi is 2017 in a Nutshell

Star Wars isn’t about aliens fighting each other with fluorescent tube lights and spaceships blowing each other up. There’s nuance behind all that CGI, and themes that ensure The Last Jedi is a fine example of art imitating life.

Damian D'souza July 16, 2016

POV

What Lonely Planet Won’t Tell You About Visiting the Kumbh Mela

The grand procession of sadhus at the Kumbh Mela making their way to the banks of the holy Ganges for one of the shahi snans is a once-in-a-lifetime experience — note that attending twice may lead to serious emotional distress.

#VALUE! June 24, 2016

Sports

Politics on the Playing Field: What Do Neymar and NaMo Have in Common?

Elevating players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar to demigod status comes at the cost of the team and greater good. If that doesn’t sound like strongman politics, what does?

Manik Sharma May 23, 2016

POV

Google, Modi, and the Game of Monopoly

Google, today, is an illustration of the Indian political landscape. The essential flaw that afflicts Google – a complete lack of competition – also shapes our government.

Hardik Rajgor May 19, 2016

Technology

WTF is in Space: What Happens to Debris Left in the Cosmos by Programmes Like Mission Shakti?

Mission Shakti has added 400 new slabs of metal to the already million bits of space junk orbiting Earth at intense speeds. The final frontier, much like the suburb of Andheri, doubles up as a vast and endless garbage dump. Time to launch the Swachh Bharat (Space Edition).

Arré Bench May 15, 2016

DisArré

EXPOSED: The Truth Behind Trump-Duterte’s “Great Relationship”!

The presidents of America and the Philippines met for a romantic candlelight dinner after a hard day of ignoring human rights. Their conversation will shock every bone in your body.

#VALUE! May 11, 2016