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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.

What happens in South Block after a terror attack? Ajay Bisaria recounts post-Pulwama flurry

In ‘Anger Management’, Ajay Bisaria chronicles the history of India and Pakistan.

When Partition pressure caused a rift between Sardar Patel & Railway minister John Mathhai

In 'Honest John', Bakhtiar K Dadabhoy introduces John Matthai, independent India’s first railways and transport minister, to a new generation.

Iranian, Spanish & Kashmiri saffron. Can you tell the difference?

In 'Saffron', Ramin Ganeshram explores the history of the world's most precious spice and its role in the world today.

When Ghadarites supported German ambition of invading India. Kashmir was key to their plan

In 'The Ghadar Movement', Rana Preet Gill offers a carefully researched account of the overseas Indian resistance against British rule.

What amounts to cruelty in Indian divorce cases—not wearing mangalsutra, sindoor

In 'Legally Yours', Manasi Chaudhari offers women a practical guide for understanding their legal rights and navigating the Indian judicial system.

Gandhi wanted limits on media freedom. Not through law, but public opinion

In 'Gandhi', Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee throws light on the many shades of Gandhi’s epic peace mission and its place in politics today.

How Myanmar military created 135 ‘national races’. It was numerology, not reality

Golden Land Ablaze by Bertil Lintner offers a sharp, insightful account of Myanmar’s political unrest, ethnic conflict, and the roots of its ongoing crisis.

On Camera

Trump’s 100% pharma tariffs call for Indian firms to reimagine drug exports. Act quickly

If the US is attempting to force localisation, India should respond aggressively with a proactive agenda. Here’s how.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.