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Stop fighting over Hindi vs Urdu. Hindustani is the answer, says Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar wove the story of the twin languages’ separation into a romantic, absurdist narrative at a standing-room-only talk at Delhi’s India International Centre.

Sheikh Abdullah embodies early nation-building crisis, and of how little power Nehru had

'He could never fulfil each identity — Muslim, nationalist, secular,' says author of 'Sheikh Abdullah: The Caged Lion of Kashmir' Chitralekha Zutshi.

Low-light photography brings Ajanta murals to life for the first time in Delhi

Art historian Benoy Behl unveiled 30 years of his work at Delhi’s IIC, enthralling visitors with his low-light images and digital restorations of Buddhist cave paintings, Chola-era murals.

Everyone wanted Ram temple, except Nehru—Balbir Punj promotes book Tryst With Ayodhya

Former Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Balbir Punj said the demolition of Babri Masjid on 6 December 1992 was a 'Gandhian solution' to the Ram Janmabhoomi issue.

Is Qatar’s influence testing India’s diplomatic power? Delhi event decodes Doha’s power games

Qatar is a small country but wields extreme influence in global politics, explained Kallol Bhattacherjee, assistant editor of foreign affairs at The Hindu, and panellist of the event chaired by ex-diplomat KP Fabian.

Delhi-NCR families just got a new activity to do on weekends—strawberry picking in Chhatarpur

Strawberry picking is the new weekend activity in Delhi-NCR. Pubs, malls don’t cut it anymore.

How do you write a book on India’s climate strategy? By praising PM Modi’s vision

India’s renewable energy capacity, its air pollution problem, or even its emissions reduction target wasn’t the focus at the launch of 'Modi: Energising a Green Future'.

Delhi govt offers free comedy show. Sunil Grover, Raja Rancho joke on women, civil servants

The government’s Art, Culture and Language department organised the annual ‘Hasya Rang Utsav’ from 2 January to 6 January in association with the tourism department.

Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee & Esther Duflo turn findings into fun – play, exhibition

Research on gender was made into a play, and the perils of poor air quality were expressed through mundane objects.

British tricked Indians into boarding slavery ships. Now Mauritius speaks Hindi, Bhojpuri

Bhaswati Mukherjee's 'The Indentured and their Route' details the ‘great experiment’ of the British and the experiences of the Indian indentured workers.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.