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How Jamini Roy infused his art with India’s folk traditions

Roy’s work was instrumental in defining a unique identity for Indian art in postcolonial India. His early works, created post-1930s, featured religious icons from Hindu epics and mythology, Biblical themes and women.

How I trained a Delhi restaurant to serve Sadhya—walk in mundu, don’t use trays

In ‘Feast on a Leaf’, Chef Arun Kumar TR explores the festival of Onam and its centre piece—the sadhya.

A bold Tamil woman edited anti-British women’s magazine. History isn’t just Gandhi-Nehru

Deborah Anna Logan's 'The Life Literary: Women's Writing in Indian Ladies' Magazine' is about the first English-language magazine, which showed Indian women's socio-political evolution through their writing.

Boeing made one key mistake in 737 crisis. It followed the flawed ‘less said the better’ strategy

In ‘Managing Brand Transgressions’, Shailendra Pratap Jain and Shalini Sarin Jain present over 25 case studies of brands like Boeing, Cadbury and Maggi and give the reader a roadmap to deal with a crisis.

Jaipur Tinder killer wanted to be ‘crorepati’. Her main targets were middle-aged men

In 'Swipe Right to Kill', Anirban Bhattacharyya, puts together a sensational and blood-curdling account of Jaipur Tinder Murder Case.

Gadar, Roja, Dil Se, Lakshya—Indian millennials’ memory of Kashmir was shaped by movies

In ‘Indian Millennials’, AM Gautam explores the attitudes and lifestyle choices that define their views on politics, gender and sexuality, work, caste, class and more.

There is more to food than just nutrients and calories. It has energy, vibrations

‘The Satvic Revolution: 7 Life-Changing Habits to Discover Peak Health and Joy’ by Subah Saraf and Harshvardhan Saraf is a practical guide to help you achieve peak health, increased energy in your day, optimal weight, and a calm mindset even amid chaos.

Sri Lanka has the earliest record of human fossils in South Asia. Their journey is unknown

In ‘Ravana’s Lanka’, Sunela Jayewardene is on a quest for the history of Sri Lanka. She traces it all the way from its creation to its early inhabitants to the ruling dynasties.

Why I chose ‘saffron terror’ and not ‘Hindu terror’ to describe Samjhauta blasts

I had come across the term ‘saffron terror’ in one of the confidential papers prepared by the Union home ministry. But it was an issue that had the potential to snowball into a huge controversy.

Marathas couldn’t afford a war with the Portuguese. So, they gave up Dadra and Nagar Haveli

'Uprising: The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli' by Neelesh Kulkarni traces the journey of India's final leg of freedom - from the Portuguese. The movement was joined by civilians, local tribes, and celebrities like Lata Mangeshkar.

On Camera

China benefits from US involvement in Ukraine & Gaza. India must tread carefully

In the context of the ongoing geopolitical contestation between the West and China, keeping the US engaged in Ukraine and Gaza will only benefit Beijing in the long run.

Five debt defaults, two NPAs & 100% value erosion. MTNL barrels towards a major financial crisis

Since 2019, govt has pumped Rs 3.22 lakh crore into MTNL & BSNL. Both remain in losses. MTNL has begun to default on loans & bond payments, possibly the first large PSU to become NPA.

Did Captain & fiancée ‘attack’ cops or were they ‘manhandled’? Army to take up case with Odisha authorities

While police are quoted as saying that officer & fiancée created fracas & injured four police personnel, Army’s situational reports and his statement present a different picture.

BJP’s Northeast policy has lit new fires & reopened old wounds. And it still won’t blink

Manipur represents BJP’s unique ideological approach to governing Northeast by playing identity politics jiu-jitsu. It hasn’t gone well yet, is getting worse, but the party insists on continuing.