The Caravan Magazine - May 2025

In this issue

The Caravan is a literary magazine dedicated to politics, culture, art and literature. Modeled on the narrative style, it focuses largely on domestic and international politics and social issues. Targeted at the curious mind, the magazine tells interesting and important stories through rich, detailed, insightful reporting and smart commentary.

Kunal Kamra: "I'm okay without solidarity"

How to make jokes in the face of state repression

10+ mins

Out of Place

In November 2022, a confrontation over podu—shifting cultivation practised on forest land—between forest officials and Gutti Koya Adivasis in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district ended with the death of Chalamala Srinivas Rao, a forest range officer.

5 mins

Trojan Horse

The BJP's alliance with the AIADMK masks its long game for Tamil Nadu / Politics

8 mins

The Adivasi Should Not Dance

Assam's grand displays of culture ignore the issues of indigenous communities /Communities

7 mins

Adani's Millions in Mauritius

The ED and CBI were investigating AgustaWestland kickbacks. They found Adani’s network.

10+ mins

Karnataka's Model of Development

Inclusive Growth, Social Justice, and a Vision for the Future

10+ mins

BREATHING SPACE

STUDENTS PROTEST SAVE THE UNIVERSITY ΤΟ OF HYDERABAD'S LAND AND IDEALS

10+ mins

KARNATAKA SOCIAL WELFARE MINISTRY REDEFINING WELFARE

The Government of Karnataka is paving the way for positive change, ensuring that welfare programs reach those who need them most, creating a future of equality and empowerment. Under the visionary leadership of Karnataka's Social Welfare Minister Dr. H C Mahadevappa, transformative policies are driving inclusive growth, justice, empowering SC/ST communities, and shaping a future where every citizen thrives.

8 mins

Documenting riverine communities amid Panama’s greatest ever drought where water remembers

WHEN JENENÉ, our portrait of the Chagres River, was being published, in 2023, Panama experienced its worst drought in over a century. My collaborator, Andrea Lino, and I were aware that the water shortage was becoming increasingly acute, due to climate change, but had no idea this drought would occur so soon after or be so severe. While local communities have borne the brunt, the impact has been felt across the world.

4 mins

OUT Caste in the campus novel OF SYLLABUS

THE CAMPUS NOVEL HAS CAUGHT UP and discovered caste, now a box to be dutifully ticked.

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.