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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

Book on Kabul busts myths about Taliban. ‘Gripping account’ by former journalist of ThePrint

Nayanima Basu said it was important to 'blend in'. That explains why, in the first picture of Basu shown at the launch, she is wearing a headscarf while interviewing the 'Butcher of Kabul'.

Hindi writers showdown at Delhi event. Readers take a backseat as egos clash

India Habitat Centre’s Gulmohar Hall saw the reader’s taste being placed lower in the ‘hierarchical relationship’ the two parties enjoy.

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The Bengal Files has made sure Kolkata dusts history books to find out real Gopal Mukherjee

Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?