The Caravan Magazine - October 2022

In this issue

The Caravan is India’s most respected and admired magazine on politics, art and culture. With a strong literary flair, the magazine presents the best of reportage and commentary on politics, policy, economy, art and culture from within South Asia. It has become an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the political and social environment of the country.

Unwelcome Letters

The Danish government's efforts to revoke protections for Syrian refugees/Communities

5 mins

Two Faces of Terror

Yashwant Shinde's affidavit further proves the BJP's hypocrisy on terrorism/Politics

6 mins

Birth Right

A landmark judgment finally acknowledges abortion is about women's autonomy/Gender

8 mins

OUT OF CONTROL

How China outmanoeuvred the Modi government and seized control of territory along the LAC

10+ mins

Main Yashwant Shinde Bol Raha Hoon

An RSS worker trained in firearms and bomb-making reveals the Sangh's extremist underbelly

10+ mins

THE BLUEPRINT

Modi's Sabarmati Ashram project is another Central Vista in the making

10+ mins

FINDING FAITH

The lives and rituals of the Lost Tribe Jews in Mizoram

5 mins

TO THE PRESSES: JOTIRAO PHULE AND THE HISTORY OF MARATHI PRINT CULTURE

THE FIRST FEW PAGES of Jotirao Phule's Gulamgiri or Slavery, published in 1873 and widely considered to be his most important text, opens with a dedication to \"the good people of the United States as a token of admiration for their sublime disinterested and self sacrificing devotion in the cause of Negro Slavery\" a reference to the abolition of slavery in the United States, in 1865, that sets the tone for the text's arguments. Phule goes on to quote Homer on slavery and two Western writers on the detrimental role of Brahmins in Indian society.

10+ mins

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The Caravan Magazine Description:

The Caravan Magazine is an Indian English-language, long-form narrative journalism magazine covering politics and culture. It is published by the Delhi Press Group.

The Caravan is known for its in-depth reporting, investigative journalism, and literary criticism. It has published a number of award-winning articles and essays, and has been praised for its commitment to independent journalism.

The magazine's coverage includes a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, social justice, culture, and the arts. It has published articles on a variety of controversial and sensitive issues, such as the rise of Hindutva, the Kashmir conflict, and the plight of Dalits.

The Caravan is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest news and developments in India. It is a valuable resource for journalists, academics, students, and anyone who is interested in politics, culture, and society.