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Morarji Desai reversed the changes Indira Gandhi made to PMO. Starting with the name

In 'PMO', Himanshu Roy traces the evolution of the Prime Minister's Office since Independence and explores the impact different prime ministers have had on it.

India trusted UN with Kashmir in 1948. And strengthened Pakistani presence near Poonch

'Commanded by Destiny' recounts the story of India’s 2nd Chief of Army Staff, General SM Shrinagesh, through the notes he left behind.

Punkahs, punkahwallahs, and White sahibs in Colonial India

Punkah' is a colonial-era anglicisation of the Hindustani term pankha, which referred to handheld fans. Punkah-pullers were made to work in deliberately uncomfortable conditions.

Chettiars were Tamil Nadu’s pioneer movie financiers. Great Depression led to risk-taking

In 'Fortune Seekers', Raman Mahadevan explores the fascinating history of Nattukotai Chettiars, the Tamil region's most prominent business community.

‘10 Saal Anyay Kaal’—when Mallikarjun Kharge released a chargesheet of BJP’s decade in power

In 'Contesting Democratic Deficit', Salman Khurshid, with Mritunjay Singh Yadav, examines the narratives at play during the 2024 general elections.

When Cheteshwar Pujara stood between the Australians and the 2021 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

In 'The Diary of a Cricketer's Wife', Puja Pujara offers a rare glimpse into Cheteshwar Pujara's journey to becoming one of India's greatest Test cricketers.

It’s the boss’s boss who decides your promotion

In 'Dear Rookie, Don't Panic', Pawan Kumar Marella offers a guide to thriving in today's corporate landscape.

UP was growing faster than Kerala in 1980s. Then came Narasimha Rao’s economic reforms

In 'Demography, Representation, Delimitation', Ravi K Mishra draws on 150 years of census data to tackle myths about demography and delimitation.

Tulu Brahmin vs Namboodiri hermit—who consecrated the Padmanabhaswamy temple?

In 'Dynasties of Devotion', Deepa Mandlik explores seven ancient temples across India and Cambodia, meticulously examining their historical contexts and mythological stories associated them.

Pope Benedict gave Pope Francis a white box after his resignation. It had papers on 2012 leak

In 'Life', Pope Francis told his story for the first time, sharing the origins of ideas that characterised his papacy.

On Camera

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?