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Carbon, chaos, communalism—book launch asks if cities can survive their own growth

At the launch of Cities Rethought: A New Urban Disposition, urban researcher Gautam Bhan warned that cities face a tough choice—grow or save the planet—while climate policies favour the powerful.

Nehru is like a wall that never breaks despite some people’s efforts: Manoj Jha at book launch

The launch of historian Aditya Mukherjee’s book, 'Nehru’s India: Past, Present and Future', saw panelists arrive at the consensus that Nehru's ideals and vision are under threat.

What do Manjit Bawa and Abanindranath Tagore have in common? Reinventing miniature art

Art historian Geeti Sen showed how five artists— Abanindranath Tagore, Manjit Bawa, Waswo X Waswo, R Vijay, and Nilima Sheikh —expanded India’s miniature traditions at her Delhi book launch.

Lahore to Delhi & beyond—musical evening celebrates Punjabiyat through Sufi and folk songs

The spirit of ‘Punjabiyat’—a cultural identity beyond borders, class, and religion—came alive through music at Delhi’s IIC. ‘Punjabis from India and Pakistan, they are the same.’

Ancient Indian temples were like VCs. Today’s economists should study history

Dharmanomics, written by economist Sriram Balasubramanian, proposes an economic framework based on the Indian philosophy of dharma.

How was British rule in Ireland and India different? Conversation between coloniser and colonised

The launch of the book, Making Empire, was jointly organised by the Embassy of Ireland and the British High Commission – an unimaginable combination, perhaps even three decades ago.

Uber Shikara is all about new Kashmir. Brings ‘tech & tradition’ together on Dal Lake

Tourists can book a Shikara 12 hours before the ride, up to 15 days in advance. They can be booked from Shikara Ghat 16 for an hour, and can accommodate up to four passengers.

Antarctica scientists share adventures in video conference—’When vodka freezes, trouble starts’

Twenty-two researchers at India’s Bharati station in Antarctica spoke via video call to school students attending the India International Science Festival at IIT-Guwahati.

Indore Maharaja’s Art Deco palace broke many royal rules. Delhi exhibition shows how

Manik Bagh, an avant-garde masterpiece by Yeshwant Rao Holkar II and architect Eckart Muthesius, fused Art Deco with Indian tradition. Now, a KNMA exhibition is revisiting it.

Assamese Ramayana portrays Sita as a fierce, defiant woman who chooses dignity over kingdom

The book, Sita’s Voice in the Assamese Ramayana, by Tilottoma Misra, has verses from Madhava Kandali’s Saptakanda Ramayana and Srimanta Sankaradeva’s Uttara Kanda Ramayana.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

Europe is sitting at Trump’s table, and there’s a lesson for India

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.