A performer under trial for rape and molestation recently appeared in an anticipated play. Protests followed. And an apology.

It is critical that artists like Shanbag pursue their practice. Here's why the Sanskar Bhartis of the world will always be apprehensive of practitioners like him.

As we hurtle down our paths of development at a bullet-train like speed, without pause for thought or rest for succour, we also erase the wisdom of the multiple other practices of time that are still prevalent among different communities.