Indian Institute of Technology
Oscars: Hollywood's very own IIT-JEE Exam
In Peter Biskind’s wonderful book Down And Dirty Pictures, about the backstage politics of Oscar-worthy movies, there’s a tirade by movie moghul Harvey Weinstein that begins like this:“If I don’t sit next to Day-Lewis at the Oscars, I’m going to hit someone.” It was just before the 1989 awards [...] Read full story »
Can a Wrist Watch Really Cure India’s Rape Problem?
In late January, the Indian government announced a new project to fight the rampant sexual assault cases in the country: a wrist watch. No longer just a fashion statement or functional timepiece, the accessory boasts a built-in distress button that texts friends, family and the nearest police station with the [...] Read full story »
