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Who is the Indian university really for? Delhi scholars critique NEP’s gaps

Debaditya Bhattacharya's book launch in Delhi sparked a timely discussion on the state of higher education in India. Scholars Zoya Hasan, Simona Sawhney, and Tanika Sarkar were part of the panel.

KM Panikkar was a scapegoat. It was easier to blame him for China than Nehru

The launch of Narayani Basu's book 'A Man For All Seasons: The Life Of K.M. Panikkar' was followed by a panel discussion with former ambassador Shivshankar Menon, and Suhasini Haidar.

Khusrau came from Delhi’s high society unlike Hazrat Nizamuddin. It didn’t change their bond

With tickets priced at Rs. 5,600, Delhi’s high society gathered in their finery to soak in tales and poems on love and separation at an event titled Baarish. Historian Eric Chopra played host.

A Bengali scholar took last major Indian Buddhist text to Tibet. It changed the religion

The text is more than just religious expositions. It is a historical piece of writing wherein a city like Baghdad, founded in 762 CE, has been mentioned twice.

Nirmala Sitharaman was asked what keeps her up at night—‘I sleep well, actually’

What are India's top 3 economic priorities? Nirmala Sitharaman answers

Sheikh Mujib failed miserably despite succeeding as people’s leader, says author Manash Ghosh

The epilogue of Manash Ghosh’s 'Mujib’s Blunders' draws stark parallels between the conspiracy behind Sheikh Mujib’s assassination and the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

Milk is a complete food, don’t trust Instagram

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar was in Delhi to promote her latest book, Mithahara, full of recipes for traditional Indian meals with a generous fistful of food wisdom.

‘Hindi Heartland must learn manners to preserve India,’ says Manoj Jha at Delhi book launch

The Delhi launch of Ghazala Wahab’s book The Hindi Heartland was joined by RJD’s Manoj Jha and Professors Ira Bhaskar, Peggy Mohan, and Amar Farooqui as panelists.

Nelson Mandela was influenced by Gandhi. And was aware non-violence strategy had to evolve

Today's lawyers have a lot to learn from Nelson Mandela, says senior SC advocate Anand Grover. 'His passion for justice, his persistence and patience with the opponent.'

When DY Chandrachud was told his daughter wouldn’t survive—‘you never give up hope’

The launch of Tarini Mohan’s memoir Lifequake was a tribute to the author’s resilience, who had slipped into a coma and lost function in her right hand after a road accident.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

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.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.