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Hindu women can’t marry Muslim men in Bangladesh. Couple must declare they’re atheists first

‘Being Hindu in Bangladesh’, Deep Halder and Avishek Biswas is a result of their extensive research to find the truth behind the statistics on atrocities against Hindus in the Muslim-majority state.

Delhi’s best-kept secret. A walk through 14th century mosque that looks like a fort

In '14 Historic Walks of Delhi', historian Swapna Liddle takes us to iconic monuments and neighbourhoods in the capital – Chandni Chowk to Mehrauli.

Athlete Santhi Soundarajan won 12 medals for India but here’s why you can never see her run

In 'The Day I Became a Runner', Sohini Chattopadhyay looks at Indian history through the lens of women's sports.

Women wait for their lovers—to return from war, work. Only ‘heartless’ ones make men wait

In ‘Love Is Not A Word’, Debotri Dhar brings together different understandings of love and desire in the Indian context.

After viral Pulwama song, Kavita Singh flopped. It took ‘Ram chant in Kashmir’ to revive her

In 'H-Pop', Kunal Purohit talks about the secretive world of Hindutva pop stars.

Bodybuilders buying breast milk on black market to build muscle. Why that won’t work

In 'Eve', Cat Bohannon traces the myths and misconceptions around colostrum, which was believed to be rotten milk.

Kannadigas are a people without a stereotype. Even Udupi eateries are seen as ‘Madrasi’

In 'Another India', Chandan Gowda brings to you the many events, thoughts and people that have been waylaid in our frequent quests for single, mainstream narratives.

Nehru shared blame for Kashmir problem. So, he freed Sheikh Abdullah & invited him to Delhi

'A Modern History of Jammu and Kashmir' traces Jammu and Kashmir's history via Yuvraj Karan Singh's progression from Regent at eighteen to Sadar-i-Riyasat and ultimately Governor.

Why was Peshawar called Pushpapura? Returning to Pakistan after 53 years, I got the answer

In 'Lest We Forget', Indira Varma recalls how she traced her past in Peshawar, and how the city had become unrecognisable so many years after Partition.

Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart was a bully in his childhood. He regrets it to this day

In 'Making It So', Patrick Stewart recalls a Dickensian childhood in Northern England, battling poverty and domestic violence, and growing up as an ambitious young actor.

On Camera

R&AW must answer why it tolerates poor tradecraft, recruitment standards, officer oversight

The alleged plot to kill Khalistan propagandist and lawyer Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had all the comic elements of an old-fashioned Bollywood cop movie.

Even working remotely can lead to burnout. Here is how to prevent it

New ways of working have opened up the debate on how, where and when people work, which in turn has an impact on employees’ expectations, behaviour and wellbeing.

Indian Army helmets in spotlight. Upgrades over the yrs & how they stack up against US & China’s gear

The helmets of Indian soldiers have been a talking point in the past, and though a lot has changed over the years, the phasing out of older models is an ongoing process.

Sikh separatists & their gang wars in Canada are not India’s problem. Call the troops back

If Sikh separatists are a nuisance, it should worry their host countries. Should it bother India if they keep killing their own in gang rivalries and making their neighbourhoods unsafe?