Prisons

In this edition, we explore the contemporary world of Indian prisons, as they are understood both literally and metaphorically, to uncover the unique realities emerging from different kinds of jails and what happens when freedom is confiscated.

Year of the Snake
A comic based on one of the most daring escapades from an Indian jail.
Made in Tihar
Delhi’s tihar jail has a brand of prisoner-made products to call its own. but what does having a prison enterprise like this really mean?
Monkey Business
In their time, Delhi’s monkeys have caused enough trouble to earn a place in a sanctuary on the outskirts of the city.
House Arrest
Peeling away the prison layers of reality television show Bigg Boss.