In ‘Everyday Reading’, author Aakriti Mandhwani examines the reading habits of a newly-Independent India and tries to piece together the concerns of the North Indian Hindi-reading middle classes
In ‘Everyday Reading’, author Aakriti Mandhwani examines the reading habits of a newly-Independent India and tries to piece together the concerns of the North Indian Hindi-reading middle classes
Dali’s India trip stimulates & shocks in equal measure
Picking up the camera in the late 19th century, clearness of vision, sharpness and luminosity define the pioneering mountain photographer’s Himalayan oeuvre
The success of rereleases may be a redemption of sorts for many dejected filmmakers, but the growing audience interest in these films also bares a deeper malaise of creative bankruptcy in Bollywood
The recipe of the unusual moong dal ki rasmalai is simple to follow
During the early 20th century, Urdu newspapers became instrumental in mobilising public opinion against British rule
Consumers Beware! In the absence of consumer education about the dangers inherent in their use, gas geysers continue to take a heavy toll, particularly in winter
The focus on ship-building in the Union Budget may be a bold initiative to shore up the maritime sector, but several challenges lie ahead
‘The Village on the Highway’ marks a continuation of Gauri Gill’s practice, which has continually focused on ‘how people in precarity find ways to float, rather than drown’
An artiste’s imagination can expand or be limited by the availability of resources, as precarity of funds remains a constant struggle
Gauri Gill’s ‘The Village on the Highway’ is a tribute to the ingenious homes that came up at Delhi’s doorstep during farmers’ protest
As tourism expands into the remote interiors of Himachal, its mercenary ruthlessness is destroying the river ecosystems
The British-era structure has standout features such as jack arch ceilings, archways, a front porch with a grand doorway, skylights and fireplaces
Apart from the usual dishes like aloo matar, there are some interesting recipes in which peas play the main role
Veer Munshi’s latest exhibition, ‘Healing Wounds’, offers aesthetics to counter violence in Kashmir
Dosanjh Kalan exemplifies why going abroad tops Punjab charts
It was the year of cult classics — new themes, stars, directors and script writers
The launch of Udaan Yatri Cafe is a good start, but the non-availability of water and food at reasonable prices at airports remains a concern
It’s a joint byline that became synonymous with travel writing — Hugh and Colleen Gantzer. Colleen passed away at the age of 93 in November last year, and on Republic Day, the couple was awarded the Padma Shri. Hugh Gantzer pens his thoughts…
A simple savoury cheesecake souffle is not difficult to bake at home and enjoy
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat and ‘Paatal Lok’ creator-writer Sudip Sharma on the much-loved character of Hathi Ram Chaudhary
The neglect and lack of meaningful conservation has stripped Poonch of its soul, leaving its heritage unrecognisably altered
The claims about early origins of iron, like in Tamil Nadu recently, show an obsession for showcasing regional achievements rather than addressing important questions about the past
For Bhai Harjinder Singh Srinagarwale, the Padma Shri acknowledges his contribution to Gurmat Sangeet
In ‘Khula Aasman’, multimedia artist Seema Kohli delves into Partition and inheritance
The Kumbh Mela is like nothing else in the world. It is so big that the human eye cannot encompass it in one glance. It is so old that estimates vary by millennia. It is so populous that it could...
Basking in the glory of ‘Black Warrant’, director Vikramaditya Motwane feels the best stories are told when fact blends with fiction
It is in everybody’s interest to come up with solutions to make paragliding safer
For every citizen of India, it was a day of rejoicing, but also one of ceremony
In this new column, eminent photographers reflect on their memorable works