Issue 18

Missing the Mood for the Breeze

The media missed the Modi juggernaut that wasn’t even trying to hide in plain sight, and looked for results in the wrong place—the corridors of the national capital. All exit polls, however, got the direction right: Modi was coming back

Lessons for our Liberals

Narendra Modi’s thumping victory shows that the traditional forces of liberalism and the Left are facing annihilation. Liberals need to develop a new language of politics to stay relevant

Politicians don’t want reforms in the police force

Those in power have a feudal attitude, and see the force as an instrument given to them

Thailand’s chance to reset ties with forces

Young Thai voters seem to view military as an unsuitable partner for the monarchy

Time India Lay’s eyes on Pepsi potato case

Don’t allow MNCs like Pepsi to control the supply chain; buy produce back from farmers

Trump’s West Asia plan is going nowhere

Palestinians may not accept the deal with Israel as it puts paid their statehood dreams

Emperor Shahjahan’s cookbook

A rare handwritten cookbook dating back to the time of Shahjahan gets a second life

Superhero politics, read between the lines

Beyond star-studded heroism, the Avengers series is popular for its anti-fascist message

An artist’s response to Sabarimala

Piyali Sadhukhan extends on her past work – on gender and the violence directed at it

Of Blood, Sweat & Glory

Over 44 years, the ICC World Cup has thrown up some incredible sporting feats. Here, we attempt to capture the triumphs and tragedies of this storied tournament