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Indian opium paid for Chinese tea. It pushed wealthy Asia into poverty

In 'Asia after Europe', Sugata Bose explores developments in Asian thought, art, and politics that challenged EuroAmerican dominance.

‘Bagh’ and ‘vari da bagh’ — Punjab’s historic, garden-inspired embroidery techniques

Baghs are similar to phulkaris, and are frequently named after their motifs. Leheriya and darya baghs feature water motifs. The chandrama bagh, which uses moon motifs, is worn during Karva Chauth rituals.

Throat-cutting, land grabbing—How UP’s Lady Dabang became a millionaire politician

Through intimate stories of the lives of powerful and aspiring bosses, this book illustrates their personal struggles for sovereignty as they climb the ladder of success.

Kishanganga to Bursar, why J&K dams aren’t just for development

How does climate change intensify social cleavages in new configurations of knowledge and power? ‘Living with the Weather, edited by Piya Srinivasan, holds the answer.

Why an India-West Indies cricket match in 1983 was called the start of ‘Islamic rebellion’

In ‘A Modern History of Jammu and Kashmir, Volume Three’, Harbans Singh looks at the politics of the region from 1975 to 2021.

Family is a Himalaya-sized barrier for Chinese-Indian couples. They’re like dumplings in curry

'Rebels, Traitors, Peacemakers' explores real stories of Indian-Chinese relationships, delving into the love and turmoil in such lives.

How this Kerala police student programme went global. Even UNICEF is a partner

In ‘Schools That Dream’, Shashi Velath and Anand Haridas look at the origin and subsequent success of IPS P Vijayan’s Student Cadet Programme.

Swami Vivekananda first saw Ramakrishna Paramhansa as a ‘brain sick baby’. He hated it

Swami Vivekananda had a firm conviction that salvation did not depend on the grace of God—because ‘freedom always is,’ writes Rajni Bakshi in her book, Vivekananda and Our Times.

Nehru didn’t bring Muslim Personal Law reform. His commitment to secularism took a beating

In 'Raising the Bar', Pinky Anand and Saudamini Sharma explore cases and judgments that have shaped India and its people.

Why family businesses fail at succession – stubborn seniors, ‘helicopter landings’

What’s the secret sauce that keeps organisations going strong from one generation to the next? ‘Beyond Three Generations’ gives you the answer.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.