These days, ground realities seem to have little use in politics, reminding me of George Orwell’s prediction of the demise of truth. In his famous...
2016 has not been perceived as a good year and for good reasons. And, therefore, 2017, even though an arbitrary marker, brings with it hope...
In less than three months, I will start shooting my film, Manto, based on the life and works of one of the greatest South Asian...
I participated last week in a day-long festival of ideas and conversation on gender empowerment. It was a panel discussion with Sharmila Tagore, moderated by...
Since I have dived into my Manto film, wearing the hats of a writer, director and producer, my Sundays look like Mondays. However, Sundays remain...
Our Independence Day is meant to be a reminder of the incredible idea of India that has endured many odds. Yet, this August, I just...
I recently read a very moving account by someone named Jamie Davenport, who was travelling on a local train to Boston. Next to her were...
This comes to you from Paris, a city I first visited exactly twenty years ago, and several times since. And thought I was done with...
Yesterday was the last day of my son’s school and his most favourite teacher, Peter, was leaving for good. An American, who had come for...
These days Vihaan, my son, and Manto, my protagonist, consume me fully. And in different ways, I experience the joy and struggle of being with...
