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In the lead up to Partition, Gandhi’s own prayer meetings were becoming polarised

This excerpt from ‘Gandhi: The years that changed the world 1914-1948’ by Ramachandra Guha tells the story of the Mahatma in the months leading up to Partition.

Disseminating information, not more of it, is need of the hour: Yuval Noah Harari

In 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Harari argues that if this generation lacks a comprehensive view of the work, it could imperil the future of life.

Where in India the new jobs will come from over the next 5 years

In this excerpt from Raghavan Jagannathan's book, the world is moving increasingly towards a gig-economy and offering jobs on a contract basis.

Asians living in Britain are quite ignorant about each other’s rich religious diversity

In this witty excerpt, Sardar informs his readers of a radio show that reflects the evident reality of a divide in the British Asian community. 

I felt very strongly that Rajiv Gandhi was not corrupt: B. Raman on the Bofors scandal

In his memoir, B. Raman writes about his impressions of Rajiv Gandhi, and why the Bofors scandal turned into such a messy affair. 

My family abandoned Indian food when Americans said it smelled like ‘armpits’

In her new book, Sharmila Sen remembers the strangeness of encountering a new cuisine full of processed foods.

Why Ruskin Bond never wrote about Indian politicians

In this excerpt from his book 'Beauty of All My Days', Bond recalls memories of him having seen and heard Nehru as well as his conversations with Morarji Desai, Acharya Kripalani. 

When Lt Col Adi Tarapore showed rare courage and Army ate Pakistani sugarcane in 1965 war

On the 52nd anniversary of the 1965 war, here’s an excerpt from Amarinder Singh and Tajinder Shergill’s book ‘The Monsoon War: Young Officers Reminisce’.

How Mughal Empire’s most powerful woman tried to keep man behind Taj Mahal from his throne

Ruby Lal's new book chronicles the life of Nur Jahan, India's most celebrated empress about whom shockingly little is known.

How the Indian army went deep into enemy territory to take the Haji Pir pass in 1965 war

On the 52nd anniversary of the 1965 war, here’s an excerpt from Amarinder Singh and Tajinder Shergill’s book ‘The Monsoon War: Young Officers Reminisce’

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.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

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.