Manu Bhagavan's Blog
July 28, 2019
India and the Cold War #5 on this list!
India and the Cold War
"Much like the fiction, there is a plethora of excellent and must-read non-fiction releasing in August. There is a real life thriller on espionage and terrorism and a book which teaches you about the Indian consumer. You also have the inspiring swan song of a cancer-patient and a collection of essays on the Cold War. Business, history, and political books all make an appearance in August.... August promises to be an exciting month for non-fiction lovers."
https://www.thecuriousreader.in/bookr...
"Much like the fiction, there is a plethora of excellent and must-read non-fiction releasing in August. There is a real life thriller on espionage and terrorism and a book which teaches you about the Indian consumer. You also have the inspiring swan song of a cancer-patient and a collection of essays on the Cold War. Business, history, and political books all make an appearance in August.... August promises to be an exciting month for non-fiction lovers."
https://www.thecuriousreader.in/bookr...
April 7, 2014
India and South Africa: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of apartheid
This month will mark 20 years since elections that brought the system of apartheid in South Africa to a formal end. India can rightfully celebrate its historic opposition to one
December 11, 2013
The Indian Supreme Court, Section 377 and the Assault on Fundamental Rights
The 11 December Indian Supreme Court 377 IPC judgment is rife with outlandish claims and pseudoscientific posturing, including in paragraph 43 that LGBTQ people only comprise a "minuscule fraction" of
September 6, 2013
The Right to Life = the Right to Food
An interview with Colin Gonsalves, Senior Advocate with the Supreme Court of India
On the 26th of August 2013, the Indian Lok Sabha passed the National Food
On the 26th of August 2013, the Indian Lok Sabha passed the National Food
December 5, 2012
The shadow of December 6, 1992, Ayodhya, still continues to haunt the idea of India
6 December 1992. Ayodhya burned, while NaRao fiddled (at a puja)(i).
Flash forward 20 years. Today, in the heart of Hyderabad, once celebrated by many for the syncretic
Flash forward 20 years. Today, in the heart of Hyderabad, once celebrated by many for the syncretic
October 28, 2012
A review of Ananya Vajpeyi���s new book, 'Righteous Republic'
'Righteous Republic', the terrific new book from Ananya Vajpeyi, focuses on the idea of swaraj, a term liberally used both historically and historiographically, but one that has never been fully
A review of Ananya Vajpeyi’s new book, 'Righteous Republic'
'Righteous Republic', the terrific new book from Ananya Vajpeyi, focuses on the idea of swaraj, a term liberally used both historically and historiographically, but one that has never been fully
October 18, 2012
An Interview with Mallika Dutt, president and CEO of Breakthrough
Mallika Dutt is the founder of the groundbreaking human rights organization Breakthrough, where she serves as President and CEO. Breakthrough combines innovative new technologies with grassroots campaigns in communities across
October 11, 2012
On India, Nehru and non-alignment: a tete-a-tete with acclaimed writer Nayantara Sahgal
Nayantara Sahgal is the Sinclair Prize, Commonwealth Writers Award and Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction. She is the daughter of Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, leader
September 17, 2012
An interview with Garry Davis, the first World Citizen
In a recent blog post, I introduced readers to Garry Davis, the first "world citizen," who has spent his life trying to convince fractious peoples of their shared
