Lifestyle
Fountain Ink
The Return Of The Captive
After eight years as a prisoner of the LTTE, a naval officer returns home.
8 min |
October 2016
Fountain Ink
Mud, Sweat, and Fears: the Dangal Jungle
How the ancient sport of wrestling declined, revived and remade itself to fit the Olympic arena.
10+ min |
September 2016
Fountain Ink
Of Half Truths And Total Lies
From politics to religion all people seek is a confirmation of their biases, and believe in the infallibility of their convictions. Facts are just a useful accessory, to be used as required.
10+ min |
October 2016
Fountain Ink
True Colours Of India
The national attitude towards dark skin.
1 min |
October 2016
Fountain Ink
Japan's fall in press freedoms
In part because of the local customs of reporters and sources having long, booze-soaked meetings, the kisha club reporters often develop close relationships with their sources. The right wing of government of Shinzo Abe has had a chilling effect on the media. Fears of losing jobs has ensured that no one is asking the tough questions.
6 min |
July 2016
Fountain Ink
The mat that matters
A professional league with televised matches has made stars out of players and is fashioning the new age of kabaddi.
10+ min |