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Tagore’s Kala Bhavana endorsed art, immersive learning when world favoured Western education

Modelled after ancient teaching methods of the gurukul or tapovana and inspired by the Bauhaus philosophy, Kala Bhavana resulted from Tagore’s shift in politics after his withdrawal from the Swadeshi movement.

How PM Modi blends ancient wisdom & modern science in Mann Ki Baat

In 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action', Shashi Shekhar Vempati talks about how PM Modi encourages the Indian youth to learn from ancient wisdom.

Moscow content with half a loaf given by China. Sanctions pushing Russia more towards Beijing

Madhav Das Nalapat's Cold War 2.0: Illusion Versus Reality details why it is important for a future-focused rather than a past-obsessed approach towards each other by India and the US.

Two scholars say Mahabharata war wasn’t between Pandavas & Kauravas but Panchala & Kurus

In 'Hidden Links', Sangeeth Varghese and Zac Sangeeth talk about how random historical events shaped our world.

You thought Indian UPI app BHIM is a homage to Mahabharata’s Bheem? It’s actually Ambedkar

In 'India's Techade', Nalin Mehta talks about Ambedkar’s deep economic influence today.

OYO couldn’t afford IIT grads but Anuj Tejpal didn’t want a salary. Now he’s worth crores

In ‘Unlocking Unicorn Secrets’, Kushal Lodha and Ishan Sharma captures the entrepreneurial journey of India’s new-age founders and the challenges they faced.

When Nehru took up the cudgels against CPI for being ‘full-blooded supporters’ of Jinnah

In '1947-1957 India', Chandrachur Ghose talks about Nehru's supremacy in the years leading up to Independence.

Manipur’s age-old Longpi pottery craft won’t die a slow death. Craftsmen have helping hands

Initiatives like Mathew Sasa Craft and the Ministry of Minority Affairs’ USTTAD are working to preserve the craft.

When Rahul called India ‘union of states’ in UK, he didn’t think through cultural questions

In ‘Strange Burdens’, Sugata Srinivasaraju examines the ideas, dilemmas, and leadership style of Congress’ Rahul Gandhi.

Ancient Indian texts didn’t allow upward mobility. But how did men become saints?

In 'Women, Androgynes and Other Mythical Beasts', Wendy Doniger explores local stories of saints who fit the non-Indian pattern such as Chaitanya, Kabir, and the Virasaivas.

On Camera

DPDP Act will change how we interact with the internet. Get ready for the consent mails

India does not have a data protection regulator to make good on the DPDP Act’s promise and articulate clear future standards.

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.