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America walking away from free trade—Trump, Biden poked holes in 4 core elements since 2017

In 'Walking Out', Michal L Beeman explores America's new trade policy choices in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

When Draupadi, Pandavas observed Chhath and regained the lost kingdom

In ‘Chhath’, Ekisha Singh delves into rituals and belief behind the festival celebrated across north and east India.

A poor woman’s lamp welcomed Ram to Ayodhya on an Amavasya night

In 'The Living Legend', Vayu Naidu retells the story of 'Ramayana', offering diverse perspectives from around the world.

Your writing isn’t your puppy, boyfriend, or married lover: Meena Kandasamy to Fatima Bhutto

In 'How I Write', Sonia Faleiro has compiled interviews of South Asian authors, revealing the intricacies of their creative processes.

Shah Rukh Khan is a great way to get handsome discounts when Indians travel abroad

In ‘Shah Rukh Khan’, Mohar Basu chart’s King Khan's journey with intimate stories, fan accounts and never-before-seen photographs.

Hitler had chronic flatulence. He took medicine made from faeces of healthy German soldiers

‘Autocrats: Charisma, Power, and Their Lives’ by Rajiv Dogra describes grippingly autocrats’ personality, psychological make-up, and private lives.

From Nazi-era Vienna to Ludhiana. How an Indian helped Jewish families escape

In 'A Rescue in Vienna', Vinay Gupta narrates how his grandfather saved five Jewish families from going to the internment camps in 1938.

Mao Zedong viewed India as a major ideological rival in Asia

Andrea Benvenuti’s ‘Nehru’s Bandung’ explores a neglected aspect of India’s Cold War diplomacy, starting with Jawaharlal Nehru and Congress’ role in organising the 1955 Bandung Conference.

A video derailed Trump’s meeting with Palestinian leaders—Netanyahu showed it to him

In 'At War With Ourselves', former US NSA HR McMaster offers a 'fresh and frank assessment' of his tenure in the Trump White House.

How Sachin Tendulkar benefitted from ‘the compounding effect’. You too can at your job

In 'Unlocking Wealth', Rohit Sarin shares the secrets to getting rich at any age.

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.