Few fiction writers have captured the trauma of India’s partition as powerfully as Saadat Hasan Manto, called “the undisputed master of the modern Indian short story” by Salman Rushdie. The Dog of Tithwal is a notable and wide-ranging collection of Manto’s stories. Read more »

My love-hate relationship with the daily gongs that started early in the morning and punctuated the day till nightfall. One never knew what each new ring meant. Read more »

There was a time when one had to know someone in the industry to break in. Meanwhile, star kids sailed on the stardom of their glamorous parents. As Bollywood continues to transform, plot lines—both onscreen and off—are changing. Read more »

This genial scion of Rafi Saab sat down for an endearing chat with AJAY VISHWANATHAN to share little-known facts and facets about his illustrious granddad and his music. Read more »

A physician in a bind at a Mumbai hospital is pleased with the conversation he has with an influential local politician. But will things go according to plan? Read more »

Our inaugural column talks about how the Disney Channel is breaking new ground with Spin. The show normalizes Indian-Americans, portraying them as mainstream characters rather than as stereotypical caricatures. Read more »

A state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, or social groups maintain and develop their traditional culture or special interest within the confines of a common civilization. Read more »