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Why this Tughlaq princess has a shrine dedicated to her in a Tamil Temple

In her book, The Tamils, Nirmala Lakshman also reflects on her own awakening to the depth of Tamil history, language, and culture.

Delhi through vintage Russian camera lenses. This exhibition captures monuments to malls

In Taana Baana, photographer Rajeev Srivastava captures the layered rhythms of Delhi through vintage lenses. His images range from solitary streets to cosmic blooms.

How shutdowns crushed Kashmir’s love stories

At the discussion on the book Lōal Kashmir, author Mehak Jamal took the audience through her journey of gathering stories of love and loss from the people of the Kashmir valley.

Art and India’s food history—Lakshman barbecues, Krishna drools over butter

Historian Pushpesh Pant delivered a talk titled Encountering Indian Food in Art and Sculpture at the National Museum in the presence of Director General BR Mani.

Goldie Anand was the architect of cinematic rebellion. Guide centered a morally complex woman

Tanuja Chaturvedi explores the cinematic universe of Dev and Goldie Anand in her book Hum Dono. At the book discussion in Delhi she said she believes the namesake film was directed by Goldie.

When a three-year-old Gopalkrishna Gandhi saw his grandfather’s lifeless body

With his unique vantage point as MK Gandhi’s grandson and a key figure in Indian public service, Gopalkrishna Gandhi presents a rare and intimate narrative of the nation's journey in his new book.

Iron before Indus, Brahmi before Ashoka—archaeologist K Rajan shows Tamil Nadu headstart

At an Ashoka University lecture in Delhi, archaeologist K Rajan laid out evidence placing Tamil Nadu at the forefront of ancient India’s story.

Anthony Poola, India’s first Dalit Cardinal, will help choose the next Pope

As the conclave gathers to elect a new Pope, Cardinal Anthony Poola's presence will be a powerful symbol for India’s Dalit Christians.

What students and faculty say about DU principal who coated classroom walls with cow dung

Principal Pratyush Vatsala had set up ‘Gokul area’ on the campus of Lakshmibai College and is popular for ignoring students complaints about the infrastructure, water supply, and washroom facilities.

Very few talk about Tagore’s politics today. Bengal remembers him for his art, poetry

In his book, The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore, Iranian academic-philosopher Ramin Jahanbegloo explores Tagore’s enduring relevance as a global thinker.

On Camera

I am a dog lover, but we don’t know how to win the war on strays

We have failed terribly at two important things. One, we are reacting to this issue only emotionally, not logically. And two, we are not asking the right questions.

In NCLAT’s WhatsApp ruling, reminder of India’s cautious view of competition disputes involving Big Tech

WhatsApp privacy policy case is among a string of matters involving practices like restrictive platform rules, pricing & billing policies, reflecting India’s tight scrutiny of market dominance.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.