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Boeing made one key mistake in 737 crisis. It followed the flawed ‘less said the better’ strategy

In ‘Managing Brand Transgressions’, Shailendra Pratap Jain and Shalini Sarin Jain present over 25 case studies of brands like Boeing, Cadbury and Maggi and give the reader a roadmap to deal with a crisis.

Jaipur Tinder killer wanted to be ‘crorepati’. Her main targets were middle-aged men

In 'Swipe Right to Kill', Anirban Bhattacharyya, puts together a sensational and blood-curdling account of Jaipur Tinder Murder Case.

Gadar, Roja, Dil Se, Lakshya—Indian millennials’ memory of Kashmir was shaped by movies

In ‘Indian Millennials’, AM Gautam explores the attitudes and lifestyle choices that define their views on politics, gender and sexuality, work, caste, class and more.

There is more to food than just nutrients and calories. It has energy, vibrations

‘The Satvic Revolution: 7 Life-Changing Habits to Discover Peak Health and Joy’ by Subah Saraf and Harshvardhan Saraf is a practical guide to help you achieve peak health, increased energy in your day, optimal weight, and a calm mindset even amid chaos.

Sri Lanka has the earliest record of human fossils in South Asia. Their journey is unknown

In ‘Ravana’s Lanka’, Sunela Jayewardene is on a quest for the history of Sri Lanka. She traces it all the way from its creation to its early inhabitants to the ruling dynasties.

Why I chose ‘saffron terror’ and not ‘Hindu terror’ to describe Samjhauta blasts

I had come across the term ‘saffron terror’ in one of the confidential papers prepared by the Union home ministry. But it was an issue that had the potential to snowball into a huge controversy.

Marathas couldn’t afford a war with the Portuguese. So, they gave up Dadra and Nagar Haveli

'Uprising: The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli' by Neelesh Kulkarni traces the journey of India's final leg of freedom - from the Portuguese. The movement was joined by civilians, local tribes, and celebrities like Lata Mangeshkar.

Great Nicobar Project threatens local macaques. They’re revered as monkeys from Ramayana

In ‘The Great Nicobar Betrayal’, Pankaj Sekhsaria looks at the ecological implications brought on by mega development project that’s planned for the island.

Bollywood villain Pran sold wife’s bangles to survive in Bombay—then landed 4 films in 3 days

Gulshan Grover, Danny Denzongpa to Pran, Roshmila Bhattacharya's 'Bad Men' reveals the human beings behind Bollywood's most iconic villains.

This Indian artist painted Madonna in a sari and angels in dhotis. It outraged Christians

In ‘The Big Book of Indian Art’, Bina Sarkar Ellias gives the reader an illustrated history of the country’s art movements and influential artists.

On Camera

What Pakistan Supreme Court judge Mansoor Ali Shah wrote in his resignation letter

The recent resignations of its seniormost judges are among the most pointed institutional protests Pakistan has witnessed since the lawyers’ movement of the late 2000s.

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.