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Just Like That: What matrimonial ads tell us about India

India, Aug. 2 -- In my book, Being Indian (Penguin, 2000), I quote a startlingly interesting matrimonial ad that appeared in one of the country's leading newspapers. It read: 'Wanted FAIRY LOOKS, Sli... Read More


Just Like That: The collapse beneath our feet

India, July 26 -- Every few weeks, another Indian city offers us a grim reminder of pervasive municipal failure or neglect. A spell of heavy rain is enough to paralyse traffic for hours. Roads disappe... Read More