The Caravan
By: Delhi Press- June 2018
- Price : 125.00
- Published on May 30, 2018
- Delhi Press
- Issues 117
- Language - English
- Published monthly
About this issue
Thinking Fast and Slow Across India, the use of cognitive enhancers—also called smart drugs—is on the rise. Modafinil, a stimulant similar to Adderall, was originally developed as a treatment for narcolepsy and attention deficit disorder, but it is now popular among many without those ailments. Although statistical data on its usage in the country is sparse, plenty of anecdotal evidence suggests that the drug is available over the counter at many chemist shops, and that students—particularly at medical colleges, but also at other academic establishments—increasingly take it to get work done and prepare for examinations. With its ease of access and purported ability to boost mental function, modafinil is likely to only become more popular. And that will make questions about the ethics, effectiveness and possible side-effects of the drug all the more urgent. Also in this issue: India’s complex history with cervical cancer; the destruction of ancient Buddhist Sites; the Uttar Pradesh government’s farcical investigation into the Gorakhpur tragedy; why Ramayana’s many voices provoke outrage; how José Rizal’s immortal poem haunts the Philippines today; a personal exploration of Goalpariya culture
About The Caravan
The country's first and only publication devoted to narrative journalism, The Caravan occupies a singular position among Indian magazines. It is a new kind of magazine for a new kind of reader, one who demands both style and substance.Since its relaunch in January 2010, the magazine has earned a reputation as one of the country's most sophisticated publications-a showcase for the region's finest writers and a distinctive blend of rigorous reporting, incisive criticism and commentary, stunning photo essays, and gripping new fiction and poetry. Its commitment to great storytelling has earned it the respect of readers from around the world.• "India's best English language magazine", The Guardian, London• "For those with an interest in India, it has become an absolute must-read", The New Republic, WashingtonThe Caravan fills a niche in the Indian media that has remained vacant for far too long, catering to the intellectually curious and aesthetically refined reader, who seeks a magazine of exceptional quality.