Daily Brief: Why is a Bahujan writer questioning the legacy of Fatima Sheikh, an associate of Savitribai Phule?

Why is a Bahujan writer questioning the legacy of Fatima Sheikh, an associate of Savitribai Phule?

It is an attempt to undermine Dalit-Muslim solidarity and erase Muslim contributions to Indian history, activists say.

Ramachandra Guha: Manmohan Singh helped unshackle India’s economy – but also enabled Modi’s rise

His contributions as an economic reformer were substantial and enduring. But his record as prime minister was decided mixed.

‘Sita’s Voice in the Assamese Ramayana’: A rebellious Sita and translating classical Assamese texts

The Assamese Ramayana – Saptakanda Ramayana – was written in conjunction with oral and written variations of the language.

The story of how one family from Maharashtra built a thriving Hindustani music scene in Kanpur

Over 80 years, the Bodas clan, headed by Shankar Shripad Bodas, evangelised classical music in the industrial city, leaving behind a rich legacy.

Tribute: In David Lodge’s (1935-2025) writings, the fictions of Derrida and spectres of Marx

Lodge is best-known for his fictional work ‘The Campus Trilogy’. He died on January 1, 2025 at age 89.

‘The Grudges of Gajanan Godbole’: A crass protagonist, messy plot, and no clear convictions

In Salil Desai’s novel, when Gajanan’s wife dies, he unleashes the true inner self he has never bothered or dared to connect with.

Sunday book pick: The pleasures of abiding by your convictions in ‘The English Understand Wool’

This novella by Helen DeWitt is a part of the ‘Storybook ND’ collection of New Directions Publishing.

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