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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
TopicIndian literary history

Topic: Indian literary history

Hindi literary mag Nayi Dhara gets a reboot. For Ashoka University founder, it’s personal

Nayi Dhara reigned in the era of Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Nirala. It’s now creating a new niche for Hindi literature online, as well as through writers’ residencies and events.

Read EM Forster’s ‘A Passage to India’ as a myth. Don’t look for historical accuracy

Orient BlackSwan's '100 Years of A Passage to India' discusses the novel's contexts, themes, and characters through a contemporary lens.

Maitreyi from Upanishads broke wife-mother mould in ancient India

Maitreyi chooses the knowledge that leads to immortality over her husband’s offer of money. Her philosophical ambition reveals the roots of women-led institutions in Buddhism and Jainism.

On Camera

Arijit Singh is the bridge between 3 generations—Rafi to Ritviz

Arijit Singh has the emotional depth and melody the older generation wants. But he also carries the vulnerability that young people can connect with.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.