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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicHistory of mangoes

Topic: History of mangoes

Delhi’s mango lovers brave the heat, buy Rs 4,000 buffet. It turned into a sour affair

The event was organised by Kashkol Collective at the India International Centre. There was music, poetry, and a five-course meal prepared with mango. Each dish represented a different state.

‘Mango has to survive’— this juicy Delhi book launch was all about India’s favourite fruit

No other country shares such an interesting relationship with the fruit, said Sopan Joshi at the launch of his book, Mangifera Indica.

Langda, Kesar to Alphonso—how mangoes shaped art, politics & culture in India

Babur, who pined for the melons, peaches, apricots and walnuts of Central Asia, came to admire the flavours of mango quite immediately. Akbar, Shah Jahan and Jahangir, too, remained steadfast in their commitment to maintaining orchards.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.