February 7, 2017 edition
Sidelines
Communism is Velutha. In Arundhati Roy's novel The God of Small Things, Velutha is a carpenter in a pickle factory in the town of Ayemenem in Kerala. He is an Untouchable. In the novel, he first appears fleetingly in the midst of a communist demonstration, waving a red flag. Then he disappears.
His life is one of tragic destiny and conviction: he loves Ammu, a high caste woman who he has known since childhood and who is now divorced with two children. Their relationship is scandalous. When opportunity arises, Velutha is falsely accused of having raped and murdered a woman who actually drowned. He is imprisoned; he never returns.
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On The Record
Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman The Nippon Foundation
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Prison sentences have not deprived convicted corruptors of their freedom to live in comfort. They can still take trips, relax in rented homes and apartments, go to hospitals and even visit their hometowns. Ever since the Sukamiskin Correctional Facility was turned into a special prison for corruption inmates five years ago, numerous violations have occurred. The scheme involves inmates, guards and prison officials. This four-month investigation was a joint project between Tempo, Free Press Unlimited and the Tempo Institute.
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Tempo Talks
Improving Connectivity, Boosting Cooperation
This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?
Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.
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