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Dancing in mosques, ash-coloured highlights, ‘evaporated social fabric’— a Srinagar in flux

Arshi Javaid’s essay collection ‘Yaadgah: Memories of Srinagar’ brings out bittersweet memories of a multicultural Srinagar where Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits co-existed.

A pocket watch, a broken toy, and a lifetime of regret —Anmol Ghadi was blockbuster

In Anmol Ghadi, Noor Jehan, Suraiya & composer Naushad made longing a box office hit.

How women shaped Lokah—India’s first female superhero film

In Lokah, the yakshi isn’t just reimagined but given a hybrid backstory, where the condition of being a vampire is traced to a virus.

50 visually impaired visitors touched Taj Mahal for the first time. Here’s what happened

The one-day tour from Delhi to Agra was organised by Rising Star: Khilte Chehre, an NGO empowering persons with disabilities through inclusive travel experiences. Launched in 2019, this initiative marked the 12th edition of their accessible tours.

Business-politics nexus benefited Congress first and then BJP, says Mani Shankar Aiyar

India’s democratic drift was analysed threadbare at the launch of The Dismantling of India’s Democracy: 1947-2025 by senior journalist Prem Shankar Jha.

IRS officer Anwesh’s film ‘Kathakar Ki Diary’ to be screened at International York Film Festival

Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Anwesh announced the selection of his film "Kathakar Ki Diary" at the prestigious International New...

The many lives of Indian sadhus—rebels to arts to politics

Alongside diverse works, the DAG exhibition explores spiritual, cultural, and artistic expressions across the Indian subcontinent.

Flipkart’s Big Billion Days campaign is the festive season’s best. RD Sharma stars in it

Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2025 campaign has been conceptualised by Talented ad agency and directed by Anant Sharma. It's a clever and unexpected marketing move.

DDLJ vs Dear Zindagi—how SRK’s words reflect two Indias, two generations

"SRK was the face of India’s post-liberalisation aspirations. By the time of Dear Zindagi, this had evolved to a focus on self-care and authenticity as understood by Gen Z,” said professor Shoma Munshi.

‘Bollywood, Balika Vadhu popular there,’ says the director of Love in Vietnam

With the rising popularity of Korean music, dramas and films, filmmakers like Kazmi are also focusing on showcasing countries beyond the usual.

On Camera

Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.