Topic: Malgudi Days
Malgudi Days to Karamchand – the Doordarshan classics that deserve a lockdown comeback
These classic Doordarshan shows developed a massive fan following when they first aired, and have inspired remakes and revivals.
A pioneer of Indian literature, RK Narayan was a talent beyond Swami and Friends
The first English writer to win the Sahitya Akademi award, Narayan's simple, unassuming narrative continues to strike a chord with literary enthusiasts.
Girish Karnad’s last work was an unfinished autobiography in English
Acted in classics Manthan and Malgudi Days, Sahitya Akademi awardee Girish Karnad revisited historical figure in plays such as Tughlaq and Yayati from Mahabharata.
With Malgudi Days, R.K. Narayan paid a timeless ode to the common man
Legendary writer R.K. Narayan's journey began in erstwhile Madras in 1906. On his 112th birth anniversary, we remember a man who can't be forgotten.
What’s in a name? A lot, if it’s Kamala Harris
Senator David Purdue's mal-pronunciation of Harris's name is emblematic of the struggle minorities have faced while fighting for their rights in US's history.
India at the doorstep of economic revival, says RBI governor Shaktikanta Das
Speaking at a book launch, Das said India followed the fiscal expansion path to deal with Covid-related challenges and govt will have to spell out a fiscal roadmap post-Covid.
Defence
Navy to commission INS Kavaratti, an indigenously-built warfare stealth corvette tomorrow
Like its predecessors, the new corvette does not have air defence systems than the close-in weapons deployed on board and the Navy is looking at getting new Short Range Air Defence System.
NDA is sacrificial horse as Modi-Shah complete their Ashwamedha & redefine Indian politics
You like Modi-Shah’s new plan, good for you. If you don’t, you will need more than viral tweets to challenge this Ashwamedha.