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ASI finally restores Shaniwar Wada murals lost to time & a fire. Historians say too little, too late

Ranjeet Dighe - April 5, 2025

Murals drawn by Rajasthani artists employed by Peshwa Bajirao I of the Maratha empire in 1732. But even after restoration, one gets only a fleeting glimpse of their original grandeur.

Historians’ silence on Bhima Koregaon allowed BJP to brand it as ‘urban Naxalism’

Dilip Mandal - January 1, 2020

For Dalits, Bhima Koregaon wasn't just a battle between British and Peshwas but a reclamation of their prestige following centuries of caste discrimination.

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Pew’s religious diversity study is producing perverse results

R Jagannathan - February 25, 2026

Pew’s survey on religious diversity around the world is interesting, but simply lacks enough nuance to warrant serious consideration.

To trade coders for Legos, India needs a better deal

February 25, 2026

Joining Pax Silica is not all positives for India. We must guard strategic autonomy

February 25, 2026

Economy

In 1st budget under BJP mayor in 44 yrs, BMC hikes outlay to Rs 81k crore, focus on big-ticket infra

Purva Chitnis - February 25, 2026

India's richest civic body’s outlay is 8.77% higher than last year’s, with the biggest allocation being made for infra growth. BMC also proposed an AI boost to its service delivery.

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What to expect on the defence front as Modi embarks on Israel visit, second since 2017

Snehesh Alex Philip - February 25, 2026

The two sides will sign a framework agreement on defence cooperation that will allow companies from both sides to collaborate deeper.

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No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

Shekhar Gupta - February 21, 2026

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.

Topic: Peshwas

ASI finally restores Shaniwar Wada murals lost to time & a fire. Historians say too little, too late

Historians’ silence on Bhima Koregaon allowed BJP to brand it as ‘urban Naxalism’

On Camera

YourTurn

Guidelines for YourTurn submissions

Opinion

Pew’s religious diversity study is producing perverse results

To trade coders for Legos, India needs a better deal

Joining Pax Silica is not all positives for India. We must guard strategic autonomy

Economy

In 1st budget under BJP mayor in 44 yrs, BMC hikes outlay to Rs 81k crore, focus on big-ticket infra

Defence

What to expect on the defence front as Modi embarks on Israel visit, second since 2017

National Interest

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

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