There’s new enthusiasm among readers and publishers for fact, data, narrative, theory, and experiences. Fiction's time under the Indian sun might just be over.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
Modi is a Marxist – in his economic policies.
The gargantuan redistribution of wealth which has taken place in the last decade – from the middle classes to the poor – is proof of that.
And the emphasis on swadeshi, i.e., import substitution – is the cherry on the cake.
In a fascist, authoritarian regime, a publishing house whose bestseller is a polemic against the ruling party is thriving.
Doesn’t really go with the narrative, does it?
Modi is a Marxist – in his economic policies.
The gargantuan redistribution of wealth which has taken place in the last decade – from the middle classes to the poor – is proof of that.
And the emphasis on swadeshi, i.e., import substitution – is the cherry on the cake.
Stupid terrorists attacked tourists instead of LeftWord books.