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Each PM dealt with Farooq Abdullah differently. He couldn’t be pushed around, controlled

In 'The Chief Minister and the Spy', ex-R&AW chief AS Daulat recounts his unlikely relationship with former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah—an alliance that shaped Kashmir's politics.

Kama Sutra author wanted women to study 64 arts—gambling, sorcery, disguise

In 'Echoes Of Eternity', Pavan K Varma explores the history of Indian philosophies from the Rigveda to the present.

How many partners do you need to be called polyamorous? Even zero is a valid answer

In 'All Our Loves', Arundhati Ghosh dispels myths and throws light on the skills necessary to maintain a fulfilling and responsible polyamorous lifestyle.

Indian govt doesn’t trust Jammu & Kashmir police—neither do Kashmiri Muslims

In 'Policing and Violence in India', editors Deana Heath and Jinee Lokaneeta explore police violence and the colonial interests that shaped modern law enforcement in the country.

Indians live double lives hiding from their families

Sanjana Ramachandran's 'Famous Last Questions' plays with the boundaries of memoir, reportage, and research, unburdened by the need for absolute answers.

How ‘India Rubber’ was patented by Charles Goodyear—failed experiments, debtor’s prison

In 'Rubber', Vidya Rajan explores the history of rubber, from its ancient origins in Mesoamerican civilisations to its modern-day role in our lives.

How Nehru combated anti-India sentiment in West Asia—distanced himself from Israel

In ‘The Nehru Years’, Swapna Kona Nayudu looks at the history of non-alignment through the Korean War, the Suez Crisis, the Hungarian revolution and the Congo Crisis.

The Kayasthas of Hyderabad—why they were a key part of every Nizam’s administration

In ‘The Hyderbadis’, Daneesh Majid draws from generational interviews, oral histories, literature in Urdu and English and his own personal experiences, to draft a modern history of Hyderabad.

Why the Korean War was a defining moment for India’s foreign policy

‘Power and Purpose’ by Harsh V Pant and Anant Singh Mann takes the readers on an insightful journey through 75 pivotal moments that have shaped India’s foreign policy since 1947.

When a woman’s Johnson & Johnson hip implant turned out to be ‘faulty product’

In 'The Johnson & Johnson Files', Kaunain Sheriff M tells the story of how the ASR hip implant scandal was uncovered in India and how the company was brought to justice.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

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.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.