Articles

Hampi Vandalism: What Thrills Do Indians Get By Destroying Public Property?

The video from Hampi is evidence that nothing unites Indians like a bit of good old-fashioned vandalism. And it's not just the monuments on which we want to (literally) leave our mark. Remember when passengers on the Tejas Express damaged its entertainment screens, stole the headphones, and tore the seats?

Jay Pikle July 12, 2016

Bollywood

40 Years Later, Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Gol Maal is Still the Best Film About Middle Class Indians

There is plenty to be admired about Gol Maal beyond its tomfoolery. Foremost of which is the creation of Ram, a male protagonist who despite being pressed by the familiar requirements of earning a living, has a touch of sophistication.

Manik Sharma July 12, 2016

Pop Culture

How to Sing Your Way to Manhood

“Galti Se Mistake” from Jagga Jasoos is the latest in a tradition of Hindi film songs that celebrate men coming of age.

Damini Kulkarni July 12, 2016

Vice

I Smoke Very Well

Why do I smoke? Quite apart from the addictive nicotine, I really enjoy it. Yes, smoking kills. But so does living.

RayC July 12, 2016

Books

The Tug-of-War of Modern Values in Mira Sethi’s Are You Enjoying?

Mira Sethi’s new book Are You Enjoying? explores contemporary Pakistan; a country that is culturally not so different from India. In this collection of short stories, Sethi describes how religious identity and national pride are in a state of constant war with modern-day values. As this book sheds light on different identities, some without happy endings, it’s one that young readers across the sub-continent will relate to.

#VALUE! July 12, 2016

Sports

Viswanathan Anand: A Grandmaster and an Underdog

Chess might never be as sexy as F1 and Viswanathan Anand will never have as many ads as Sachin, but his greatness is unparalleled. It would be nice to see him get his due. His due, i.e., that extends beyond a half-day Twitter trend.

Parthshri Arora July 11, 2016

Pop Culture

Logan: The Darkest Knight Rises

Logan uses its advantage of being the last film in a series to get away from superhero tropes. It tries to combat the grand question: Why are superheroes important?

Parthshri Arora July 11, 2016

Features

An Intel® based PC: Your Ultimate Work-From-Home Buddy

From embarrassing Zoom call fails, to the lethargy that comes with working out of our bedrooms, the work-from-home lifestyle has been tough to adapt to. But by following a few small tips, and getting the right Intel hardware in place, you’ll soon find that it’s really easy to toggle between work mode and play mode.

Arré Bench July 11, 2016

Pop Culture

Wonder Woman and the Loss of Innocence

The story of Wonder Woman is the story of mankind’s innocence lost – our submission to the uselessness of war and the futility of structure to fight corruption.

Parthshri Arora July 11, 2016

Weird

The Nation Wants To Know: Can You Get Drunk in Space?

On “The Nation Wants to Know”, we answer questions that have our editorial team scratching its head, and members of the research team sweating in their seats. This week, do space and alcohol mix?

Parthshri Arora July 11, 2016