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Dara Shikoh criticised Akbar’s Din-i-Ilahi, gave a combination of Vedanta & Tasawwuf instead

Akbar wanted to create one religion for all the communities of India, while Dara Shikoh did not want to create a religion, he wanted to unite religious communities.

Noida is now a city of U-turns. It’s not the only way to fix traffic jams

Mushrooming of U-turns has also meant traffic violations that sees commuters taking the turns from the wrong side, raising chances of accidents.

The Mughals are overdone in historical fiction. Time to focus on Delhi Sultans

According to Madhulika Liddle, real history is more diverse than WhatsApp versions. She gives the example of how Hemu, now portrayed as a propagator of Hindu Rashtra, had Afghan generals.

What changed Madras to Chennai? Pink buses, Periyar, Pa. Ranjith

The exhibition, Madras to Chennai: Appo Ippo (Now and Then), is an ode to the city’s journey. Yellow, blue and terracotta are the predominant colours evoking its autos, beaches, and buildings.

Kolkata play about Dalit student suicide calls out Bhadralok hypocrisy on casteless Bengal

‘Oboyob’ offers no easy solutions. It prompts so-called Bengali liberals to accept their role in perpetuating caste atrocities.

Cricket and Australian avocados have one thing in common – Brett Lee

For Lee, who is the new Australian avocado ambassador, this role gives him the opportunity to return to his 'second home'.

‘Jal Tu Jalaal Tu’ not an aspirational film about workers—it celebrates their laughter, humanity

Shot on an iPhone and commissioned by MAMI Select, the 29-minute Jal Tu Jalaal Tu offers a rare glimpse into the anxiety-ridden world of workers.

Chambal’s gharial deaths were a mystery for India in 2008. Then, a task force cracked it

As many as 110 Asiatic crocodilians or gharials were found dead 80 kilometres upstream of the Yamuna in 2008.

‘Neither artificial, nor intelligent’—FT editor debunks AI myths

'Code Dependent' explores the impact of AI rather than the technology behind it. Madhumita Murgia explains how it pervades public infrastructure—and how we’re not ready for it yet.

‘Mamata fighting solo’—Parakala Prabhakar’s Kolkata book launch turns into attack-Modi event

"There were relentless campaigns to capture the public mind," said Jawhar Sircar about his tenure as former CEO of Prasar Bharati at the launch of Parakala Prabhakar's book.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

‘Standing like a wall’: PM Modi vows to protect interests of farmers in Independence Day speech 

New Delhi: Amid the American tariff hike, PM Narendra Modi in his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech reiterated that India will not compromise on...

‘An expression of outrage’: Operation Sindoor front and centre in Modi’s Independence Day address

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor was centre stage in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Friday, highlighting India’s...

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.