Priya Samant

I don’t have an appetite for Hindi TV dailies. It’s frustrating to watch a family saga where a young, educated daughter-in-law clings to her selfish husband like a vine. Even after 365 episodes, she is still trying to win Pati ka Pyar and get rid of her Sautan. “Why can’t she just leave? Why can’t she take a stand, lead a good life with pride and bliss?” I asked my TV-glued mom and continued to read the Sunday paper, devouring every single line on world politics. Lately, reading geopolitical...

For two decades, Bagram symbolised U.S. might—until it became a monument to surrender. Approximately 40-50 km from the capital of...

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen”, said Vladimir Lenin.  From the "Gate of Heavenly...