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A Malaysian artist made traditional topi a fashion statement. Delhi can’t get enough of him

Edric Ong draws from the traditions and art of indigenous communities and transforms them into items of utility as well. Now, the practice is part of his sartorial expression.

Lakshmi Puri’s ‘epic’ had an enviable book launch. Kabir Bedi brought her poetry to life

The book, Swallowing the Sun, has been largely inspired by the life of Puri's parents. It is also an ode to the many forgotten freedom fighters of the country.

History can be written & rewritten. Photos can’t be taken again – Raghu Rai

The way Modi is everywhere now, back then Indira Gandhi was on every cover page, said photographer Raghu Rai at a recent event in Delhi.

Even Tomars and Mughals dumped waste in the Yamuna—Swapna Liddle on Delhi’s water history

Swapna Liddle's lecture at IIC Delhi kicked off a series of events titled History of Water in Delhi: Politics, Prosperity, Culture and Belief. She said that water served a civilisational feature but was often overlooked.

Bihari kebab to Rampuri adrak halwa—new book discovers forgotten food memories of Muslims

Siobhan Lambert-Hurley and Tarana Husain Khan’s co-edited book ‘Forgotten Foods’ doesn’t shy away from the politicised nature of food in India.

How can India regain footing in Maldives? Keeping China out is the Great Game at Delhi event

The discussion at IIC almost became a scene directly out of 19th century England and Russia: Elites discussing the Great Game where two countries vie for influence in a region.

Centuries-old history on the line in Delhi—Sunehri Bagh to Shahi Masjid fear DDA bulldozers

The DDA claims that Dhaula Kuan’s Shahi Masjid and the nearby qabristan and madrasa stand on a protected forest area. Now Delhi High Court will decide its fate.

Ladakh & Bhopal to Mexico, ‘Critical Zones’ exhibition tells the story of an Earth in crisis

‘Critical Zones’, a travelling exhibition that blends art and science to provoke conversations about climate change, is currently on display at the Max Mueller Bhavan in Delhi.

How was JNU imagined? Design archives show the planning of a micro-city and a nation

Architect CP Kukreja was only 32 years old in 1969 when his vision for JNU was selected from 68 entries. The outrage over his selection went right up to the office of PM Indira Gandhi.

Lutyens Delhi meet to ‘save democracy’ becomes a gathering of old friends—’too little, too late’

Romila Thapar, Omar Abdullah, Salman Khurshid, Sitaram Yechury, and Kapil Sibal—the English-speaking elite whom Modi once mocked as 'Khan Market gang'—were the key speakers at IHC's Democracy Convention.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.