As the election year campaign in the US gains momentum, a recent ad from the Obama camp to downstage Republican candidate Mitt Romney accusing him of outsourcing jobs to India has led to debates back ... more>>
The magic and the mystery
Paris based artist Sakti Burman’s recent retrospective exhibitions across the metros prove once again why he is regarded as one of the foremost artists in contemporary times. Brinda Dasgupta reports more>>
Shopping for better world
Responsible shopping is a concept fast catching up with the socially conscious who want to make a difference by buying eco-friendly and non-exploitative products. SPAN writer Paromita Pain reports on some such efforts with an Indian connection in the US more>>
The Pensive Prince of Denmark New research reveals that Hamlet, the ill-fated hero of Shakespeare’s famous play, is not from Denmark at all, but could be from Ireland. But does it matter to those who are weaned on this great classic? more>>
‘No use thinking of glorious past’
Sandeep Singh is the toast of the nation after his exploits in the 2012 London Qualifying tournament in New Delhi. TWF correspondent Abhiroop Mukherjee in conversation more>>
Well matched
Amidst all the hoopla around designer brands from abroad, the sari is holding forth as a fashion statement. Combined with the new-look designer blouse, the sexy sari is now at every fashionista’s platter, finds TWF correspondent Anju Munshi more>>
Chronicle of a journey
If women hold up ‘half the sky’, their voices should equally matter in the social history of a country. But, is that voice audible in our land? A new book Our Pictures, Our Words tracing the women’s movement in India through posters and narratives is a novel attempt to bring that voice to the fore, writes Ranjita Biswas more>>
Archer does it again
Jeffrey Archer was in India on a whirlwind 11-city tour to promote his new ambitious book Only Time Will Tell. more>>
Mother and child
India has one of the highest pediatric HIV infection cases in South Asia. Concerted effort and long-term plans are needed to tackle the situation. Ranjita Biswas reports more>>
