India’s literary siren is not here to be correct — she’s here to be honest. Her feminism comes not from seminars, but from survival
India’s literary siren is not here to be correct — she’s here to be honest. Her feminism comes not from seminars, but from survival
Govardhan Asrani was probably the only actor of his generation to be in circulation till 2025
The recent FSSAI order says most fruit-flavoured ORS drinks have misleading labels, and do not conform to WHO standards
A spate of surrenders by the Naxal rank and file and killing of top leaders point to the insurgency rapidly losing ground, but it may not be all over yet
Disasters have multiplied, forests thinned, and glaciers shrunk. At Jagatipat temple, Kullu’s ‘sacred parliament’ convenes when governance from elsewhere is inadequate. That time is here
Festival director Ritu Sarin lets us in on this year’s highlights: a masterclass with Adil Hussain, conversations with Andrey A Tarkovsky and Kiran Rao and an interactive web documentary featuring oral histories and archival materials from FTII’s women graduates
Every year, hospitals see a rise in gastrointestinal complaints soon after the festival season
Retire when people ask why, and not when they ask why not, Gavaskar said
Questions starting with how are always open-ended; they may lead us to new questions and open the path to new research
A new book on MS Swaminathan brings rare insights into the transformational work of the scientist who fed India
Aroma of ghee and sugar syrup wafting through homes evokes festive memories
Keaton didn’t just play women — she reminded us what being one looked like when nobody was watching
A true life skill is being able to choose and buy vegetables, even fruits and meat, for that matter
The eagerly-awaited Diwali season, like so much else, has undergone a makeover for the worse in the last few years
The festival has come in for more than its fair share of attention from Urdu poets because of its message of peace and hope
Sale of sub-standard light strings, re-use of damaged ones and lack of awareness about safe installation have caused many mishaps
Canada is grappling with the consequences of its lenient policies that have allowed fugitive gangsters and terror-linked operatives from Punjab to establish a dangerous foothold within its borders.
He was one of the funniest people I have known. If there was pain & anger, there was also mischief & a wicked sense of humour, writes Naseeruddin Shah about his late friend
For now, the India-Canada reset is real — an understanding on both sides that the dividend of cooperation outweighs the costs of confrontation. The next months will show how durable the re-engagement is
Every year post Diwali, hospitals are full of people, mostly children, with fireworks injuries causing severe eye damage in half of the cases. Caution and common sense are the only preventive measures
His thumri renditions enriched the Purab Ang tradition
‘Sculpting the Century’ is a repository of Indian artworks featuring 23 artists
The Kathak dancer blends storytelling with dance and music to present a picture of the arts in the royal darbars.
Acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Sarah Singh’s work amalgamates architecture, theatre, film and design
In the grand Indian kitchen, fingers are more than tools — they’re part of the recipe
The brief stopover of the two avian guests in Chandigarh became the birding story of the season
Gadgets like Meta’s smart glasses and Apple’s AirPods promise effortless cross-language conversations, but raise deeper questions about connection
Himalayan states’ non-monetary, but vital, role in the country’s well-being is not acknowledged or taken into account while disbursing Central assistance
Realised knowledge must be accompanied by suitable action that purifies the mind and intellect
We don’t teach girls how to choose love, we teach them how to survive it. Until we make relationships safe, no woman will ever be free