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Friday, May 1, 2026
TopicHistorical fiction

Topic: historical fiction

The Mughals are overdone in historical fiction. Time to focus on Delhi Sultans

According to Madhulika Liddle, real history is more diverse than WhatsApp versions. She gives the example of how Hemu, now portrayed as a propagator of Hindu Rashtra, had Afghan generals.

Lakshmi Puri’s ‘epic’ had an enviable book launch. Kabir Bedi brought her poetry to life

The book, Swallowing the Sun, has been largely inspired by the life of Puri's parents. It is also an ode to the many forgotten freedom fighters of the country.

Christian start-up CEO is blockbuster Hindu mythological novelist. Mahabharata is his muse

Readers say Kevin Missal’s strength lies in his careful character selection and treatment.

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Indian companies sourcing from Chinese suppliers are the latest victims of US-China trade war

This is the latest phase in the US-China technology competition, which now spans supply chain law, export controls, labour compliance, and semiconductor access.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.