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Poor migrants to Europe have to pose as victims—though they’re heroes back home: Amitav Ghosh

In 'Wild Fictions', Amitav Ghosh writes on subjects that have fascinated him for 25 years—from literature and language to climate change, travel, and discoveries.

A martial art tradition from Punjab that was banned by the British

Scholars speculate that gatka was established by the sixth Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, who introduced the kirpan (dagger) for self-defence.

Hinduism was losing relevance in 8th century. Shankaracharya revived it through Kumbh Mela

In 'The Divine Kumbh', Deepak Kumar Sen offers an in-depth look at one of humanity’s most significant spiritual traditions with the help of historical insights and striking photos.

G20 India leaders’ declaration nearly failed. A non-negotiable plan saved it: Amitabh Kant

In 'How India Scaled Mt G20', India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intense negotiations that defined the country's G20 presidency.

Bengali Muslims were ridiculed by Hindus & Urdu speakers. This changed in 1920s

'Crossing Paths in America and India' contains articles, essays, and book reviews by Leonard A Gordon on nationalism in India.

Syed Modi, the shuttler who could have surpassed Prakash Padukone

In 'Net Flicks', Akshay Lokapally and Vijay Lokapally trace the rise of badminton in India through anecdotes and expert analyses.

1990 was the last time India was ahead of China. Look at the per person income data

In 'Tarmac to Towers', Pratap Padode attempts to inform, explain, and give expert insight into how realistic India's aspirations of global power are.

How the East India Company picked Madras as a base. It all starts with a love story

In The Tamils, author Nirmala Lakshman crafts a rich and expansive exploration of Tamil history, society, and culture.

My regret is Indians outside Bengal have been deprived of Soumitra Chatterjee: Sharmila Tagore

Soumitra Chatterjee and His World by Sanghamitra Chakraborty is the first definitive biography of the actor. From his partnership with Satyajit Ray to his forays into poetry, editorship and art.

You don’t have to be a Hindu to be moved by Kumbh Mela. It is about the simplicity of faith

Launched alongside Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, 'Amongst The Believers: The Kumbh Mela at Prayag' features Prashant Panjiar’s panoramic photographs, shot over two decades, entirely on film.

On Camera

Coffee isn’t ruining your face. Sugar, dairy and sleep deprivation are

Coffee contains antioxidants, which fight cellular ageing and chronic inflammation, protecting the heart and blood vessels.

As govt starts rolling back Quality Control Orders, a look at adverse impact they had, mainly on MSMEs

Between 2016 and 2025, around 700 QCOs were issued by the government. Now, it has withdrawn 69 of them.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.