While politics has always been the least preferred option for Indian-origin migrants, some brave personalities are beginning to test the waters. By SUJITH KRISHNAN
Local decisions
Nothing like a father’s love for his daughter
AVI CHANDIOK on a daring new movie by SriLankan born film-maker Winston Furlong
Fearless Nadia dazzles again
LP AYER on the woman with whips, quips and swinging hips, brought alive by modern technology
Life, death and hope in Mumbai’s underbelly
CHITRA SUDARSHAN on Katherine Boo’s poignant book on the varied lives of dwellers in the Annawadi slum
Did you hear about the neighbours?
TIM BLIGHT discovers a surprising blend of opinions as he travels around the subcontinent
A barrel of laughs
Raju Srinivasan is at his hilarious best, keeping the audience in splits and wanting more. PREETI JABBAL reports
Talented and triumphant
The Indian U-19 team returns home with the Cricket World Cup trophy to many, many accolades… and one brickbat! By RITAM MITRA
Shimmer and shake
Sukhwinder Singh rocks Melbourne with a heartwarming performance and interesting attire. PREETI JABBAL reports



