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Crafting play—the art of Nirmal toys

The toys are made from the wood of the poniki, or white catamaran tree and usually depict animals, fruits and vegetables, or Hindu deities.

High salary, zero peace—the life of a financial impostor

In 'Money Karma,' Moona Ssahni reframes money as an emotional relationship rather than just a strict numerical rulebook.

We’re witnessing the dawn of an illiberal American century

In 'How Nations Fail', Rajiv Dogra offers an account of why civilisations, empires, and nations falter.

Bata India rebounded in 2000s after liberalisation turbulence. Batanagar didn’t

In 'Batanagar', Paramita Sen traces the history of one of India's oldest company towns.

How economic liberalisation hit Bata India. Company moved from Bengal to Bengaluru

In 'Batanagar', Paramita Sen traces the history of one of India's oldest company towns.

The secret drama that torpedoed the historic Agra Summit 2001

In 'Anger Management,' Ajay Bisaria studies the diplomatic engagement between India and Pakistan over the years.

The Indian raita was born out of confusion and a misheard pronunciation

In 'A Quest for the Perfect Rice', Zubin D'souza blends history, food writing, and storytelling on a journey through India's many rice-cooking traditions.

Never cook in anger. Eating that food will make you angrier

In 'Anger', Narayani Ganesh examines how this emotion has been analysed in spiritual teachings and philosophies worldwide.

Nehru championed civil liberties during Independence struggle. And dropped them after 1947

In 'Becoming Allies', Ankita Pandey explores the role of individuals who stand in solidarity and amplify marginalised demands.

Patachitra, scroll painting traditions of Odisha and Bengal

The patachitra scrolls, while traditionally painted on a gauze-like fine cotton cloth, are also rendered on palm-leaves and handmade paper.

On Camera

Modi govt is giving more teeth to a paper leak law that has so far bitten none

Two years later, we are made to believe that this time the amendments will be the panacea. A law deters only if it is effectively enforced.

Turkey seeks to capitalise on strategic location to attract the rich from London & Dubai

Ankara recently announced it’s ushering in a range of tax incentives for monied expats and investors abroad.

Nationalism cannot be the preserve of only armed forces: Former CDS slams defence white labelling

White labelling is a term used to describe the practice of supplying foreign-origin systems as indigenous products with little or no value addition.

Modi govt response to Gen Z protest shows a rare vulnerability. It’s an opportunity for Opposition

The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.