Arundhati Roy

A perfect day for democracy

A perfect day for democracy

WASN’T it? Yesterday I mean. Spring announced itself in Delhi. The sun was out, and the law took its course. Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Capitalism: A Ghost Story

Capitalism: A Ghost Story

 Arundhati Roy Is it a house or a home? A temple to the new India, or a warehouse for its ghosts? Ever since Antilla... Published 18 Mar, 2012 05:43am

Capitalism: a ghost story

IS IT a house or a home? A temple to the new India, or a warehouse for its ghosts? Ever since Antilla arrived on Altamount Road in Mumbai, exuding mystery and quiet menace, things have not been the same. Published 17 Mar, 2012 09:46pm
Seditious speech?

Seditious speech?

This photo taken on September 8, 2009 shows Indian booker prize-winning author and anti-globalisation activist... Published 01 Dec, 2010 12:01pm

The Trickledown Revolution

Here in India, even in the midst of all the violence and greed, there is still immense hope. If anyone can do it, we... Published 13 Sep, 2010 12:00am

The Trickledown Revolution

The law locks up the hapless felon who steals the goose from off the common, but lets the greater felon loose who... Published 11 Sep, 2010 12:00am

The Trickledown Revolution

The law locks up the hapless felon who steals the goose from off the common, but lets the greater felon loose who... Published 11 Sep, 2010 12:00am

Give the dog a bad name

WHILE the Indian Government considers deploying the army and air force to quell the rebellion in the countryside,... Published 12 Jun, 2010 12:00am

Operation Green Hunt`s urban avatar

Perhaps the Indian people should declare that this country is in a state of Emergency: Arundhati Roy. -File Photo... Published 12 Jun, 2010 12:00am

Walking with the Comrades

Arundhati Roy finds a quiet moment to herself during a punishing visit to the forest where she became the first... Published 21 Mar, 2010 12:00am

Mr Chidambaram`s war

THE low, flat-topped hills of south Orissa have been home to the Dongria Kondh long before there was a country ... Published 31 Oct, 2009 12:00am

Mr Chidambaram`s war

THE low, flat-topped hills of south Orissa have been home to the Dongria Kondh long before there was a country ... Published 31 Oct, 2009 12:00am

Is there life after democracy?

Indian activist and writer Arundhati Roy. -File Photo While we`re still arguing about whether there`s life after... Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am

Is there life after democracy?

While we`re still arguing about whether there`s life after death, can we add another question to the cart? Is there... Published 04 Jul, 2009 12:00am

A racist war in Sri Lanka

The horror that is unfolding in Sri Lanka becomes possible because of the silence that surrounds it. There is almost... Published 30 Mar, 2009 12:00am