scorecardresearch
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
HomeFeaturesAround Town

Around Town

Kochi walks into a bar. But conditions apply for its nightlife

Kochi got its first discotheque in the 2000s. It was in a 5-star hotel and far from laid back. Now, it has enough places to bar hop and cater to a variety of clientele.

Lala Lajpat Rai was no Savarkar. He said Hindu Raj ‘would ruin India’

History books often describe him as a Right-wing Hindu nationalist who vigorously fought for Hindu majoritarianism. But according to his great-granddaughter, that wasn't the case.

Vedic Hindu to Mughals, perfumes have shaped Indian culture. It’s intimate

A recent panel discussion on the history of Indian perfumes decoded the country’s powerful and intimate relationship with bottled fragrances.

9 Indian artistes gift-wrapped Ramayana for Americans—Game of Thrones meets The Odyssey

'Jeff's Picks-Ramayana' comprised seven acts, each displaying a distinct Asian narrative style.

Hindu driver & Muslim passenger, blind man & escort—two short films tackle prejudice

Mumbai director Asmit Pathare’s short films Two Way Street and Escort form half of an ambitious anthology examining prejudice in India today.

‘People will rescue democracy’—Ex-law minister’s book launch discusses politics with shayari

The launch of former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's book 'Democracy in Retreat' was attended by Supreme Court judge AK Sikri, former diplomat Pavan Varma, and journalist Neerja Chowdhury.

Why are India’s best treasures still in England? ‘India can afford spectacular museums too’

India’s ‘Roots and Routes’ delved into a G20 showcase that displayed artefacts from different corners of India – Gandharan sculptures to Amravati and Chola bronzes.

Can psychiatry heal wounds of history? Delhi doctors say ‘battle for the mind’ is political

History and politics play a role in the psyche of a nation and the mental health of its people. Just how much so was the crux of a panel discussion at Delhi’s IIC.

Delhi author talks of spiritual awakening. Scottish guru, milking cows played a role

Author Madhu Tandan launched a revised version of her 1997 memoir, recounting her seven-year spiritual journey to the Himalayas, at Delhi’s IIC

Book on Kabul busts myths about Taliban. ‘Gripping account’ by former journalist of ThePrint

Nayanima Basu said it was important to 'blend in'. That explains why, in the first picture of Basu shown at the launch, she is wearing a headscarf while interviewing the 'Butcher of Kabul'.

On Camera

Xi Jinping is courting France. India must make sure its European partner isn’t seduced

Xi won’t be walking away from Europe with a win in hand, but his visit will almost certainly ignite arguments about the continent’s geopolitical future.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.