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3 politicians, a list and a game of truth or dare. That’s what a book launch turned out to be

In a debate over India's Prime Minister contenders, Ram Madhav said there's no vacancy. Looking for Narendra Modi's replacement is like asking "when will your father die".

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

On Camera

Newspapers are pushing Modi to inside pages more and more while TV channels remain faithful

Why are PM Modi and the BJP no longer commanding the news the way they did at the beginning of the Lok Sabha campaign? Is this a deliberate pull back or has the news media changed track?

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

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.