In her new book 'She The King', Aditi Narayani recounts the life and times of Ahilyabai Holkar – 'a queen who governed like a king and led like a mother'.
Fly-whisks are used ritually to fan temple idols and sacred objects such as the Sikh holy book in gurudwaras, and are a common motif across religions in Indian visual culture.
In 'The Woman Who Ran AIIMS', Sneh Bhargava offers a frank and candid memoir, which is also the story of the medical profession in post-Independence India.
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.
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.
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 hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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