Jawed Naqvi

A curious race to bet on

A curious race to bet on

Rahul needs a kindly judge who would not let him be punished for seven years, not just two he was sentenced to. Published 02 May, 2023 07:17am
Politics through a film script

Politics through a film script

Where do we stand in the corporate management of India’s democracy that increasingly serves the interests of private profit? Published 25 Apr, 2023 08:14am
Are Indian Muslims doing fine?

Are Indian Muslims doing fine?

The Hindu right persists in expressing its misplaced apprehension on India becoming an Islamic country. Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:06am
Back to the two-lock basics

Back to the two-lock basics

Last week’s violence between groups of fasting Muslims and Hindus observing Ram Navami indicated more than what the headlines... Published 04 Apr, 2023 07:34am
Has Godse defeated Gandhi?

Has Godse defeated Gandhi?

In the terrifying real world today, Godse has grown in stature, as a cult figure for Hindu nationalists. Published 21 Mar, 2023 07:31am
Listening to the rumblings?

Listening to the rumblings?

The point is that Cambridge University cannot change the oppressive government in India. Published 14 Mar, 2023 07:58am
Framed in selective memories

Framed in selective memories

A journey of ideas would remain incomplete in its quest if filtered through narrow expediencies. Published 07 Mar, 2023 07:34am
Backstage of a fratricidal war

Backstage of a fratricidal war

War economies of yore have made way for unabashed plunder, an economic atavism rooted in the colonial past. Published 28 Feb, 2023 07:18am
Zia Mohyeddin played with air

Zia Mohyeddin played with air

His repertory of prose, which he read with flair from some of the best, remains unparalleled. Updated 21 Feb, 2023 10:23am
St Valentine and the holy cow

St Valentine and the holy cow

It does seem odd that of the 365 days in a year, young hearts should flutter only on one assigned day. Published 14 Feb, 2023 06:44am
The problem with Shahrukh Khan

The problem with Shahrukh Khan

So where’s the problem? It’s this. The movie fuels jingoism that’s unhealthy for India. Published 07 Feb, 2023 08:06am
Winged seeds of the west wind

Winged seeds of the west wind

Let’s see how Rahul Gandhi fits in with the gust and its potential to recast India’s political field. Updated 31 Jan, 2023 09:06am
The fanfare and hullabaloo

The fanfare and hullabaloo

The BBC documentary suggests that the post-Godhra violence was allowed to spread callously. Updated 24 Jan, 2023 09:17am
As opium is to heroin addicts

As opium is to heroin addicts

Thapar’s lecture to a familiar audience was like the warm towel a pugilist gets to freshen up before the next bout in the ring. Published 17 Jan, 2023 08:06am
The urge to be at the high table

The urge to be at the high table

Indira Gandhi would visit Moscow, and the entire politburo in their ZIL-4104 limousines would be at the airport to receive her. Published 10 Jan, 2023 07:26am
Wider aperture to a truer world

Wider aperture to a truer world

Cinema has served the purposes of patriarchy and it has stood up for gender equality and women’s rights. Published 03 Jan, 2023 07:23am