Why Indian men love Tintin

December 16, 2011 15:38

Also from the NYT's India blogs: Indian men have long had a love affair with the European roving reporter Tintin, whose story is told in a series of adventures. From the 1960s to the 80s, several generations of Indian boys who read English grew up devouring these comic books, with characters like Tintin's faithful companion Snowy the dog, the brilliant Professor Calculus, and the blustering Captain Haddock.

Ranjani Iyer Mohanty on why Indian men love the Belgian reporter. Read

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