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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
TopicBabur: The Chessboard King

Topic: Babur: The Chessboard King

Babur’s barbarism to bisexuality, new book leaves nothing out

A small group gathered in Gurugram’s Quill and Canvas bookstore for a discussion on Aabhas Maldahiyar’s book 'Babur: The Chessboard King', who was apparently 'a disastrous military commander'.

Babur fell hopelessly in love with a boy called Baburi. Roamed love-sick like a madman

In 'Babur: The Chessboard King', Aabhas Maldahiyar brings to life the many faces of Mughal emperor Babur, challenging his typical depictions.

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What the celebration of Mughal Empire leaves out—jihad, extraction and imperial plunder

History often arrives draped in marble, poetry, and romance, while concealing its scars beneath silk. Monuments may dazzle the eyes, but chronicles often unsettle the conscience.

Mythos risk prompts India to test for financial software flaws

India’s risk assessments are latest sign of unease among govts & corporate boardrooms over Mythos, amid concerns over its own extraordinary ability to power potential cyberattacks.

800 displays, 72 cities: IAF’s legendary Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team completes 30 years

Operating under the motto ‘Sadaiva Sarvottama’ (Always the Best), the team functions as part of the IAF’s No. 52 Squadron, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Sharks’.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.