Spectrum

From light starter to a layered dessert, the recipes Chef Bali shares move through an entire meal

In Chef Kulkarni’s hands, this seasonal favourite transforms into a contemporary dessert that is both refreshing and indulgent

The documentary has shed its reputation as a dull educational tool; it’s nearly as expansive as Bollywood, with a radical edge

Iran is the most refined place, the most varied and beautiful, says Pico Iyer, and Japan the kindest. In India, it is Varanasi that possesses him

Hoihnu Hauzel’s ‘Requiem for a Home in Manipur’ is a powerful reminder of the human cost behind headlines — of memories uprooted, and the resilience that remains

Approach has to be ‘resident first’ — this creates interest, employment and enhances the visitor experience

They diversely tap into the medley of history and poetry, and that’s their true value as heritage

Tendulkar’s entry to stardom was almost ‘muted’ compared to the storm Sooryavanshi has created

Each turtle seemed to carry its own ancient memory and an unerring sense of purpose

Summer special 'ghonto' is a mélange of vegetables

She was 17 when she sang a Punjabi film song, her Bengali diction was always correct, Bhojpuri was authentic, Tamil film industry never complained about her pronunciation and in her native Marathi, Asha was flawless

Adhering to principle of ‘One Person, One Vote, One Value’ and addressing concerns of under-representation a challenge

Poor testing infrastructure and surveillance, regulatory inertia, fragmented implementation, lack of transparency, corruption in enforcement and a low conviction rate — all these loopholes need to be plugged, and fast

She did not just sing for the character, she breathed her into being, writes Muzaffar Ali — the director of the classic — in his tribute to the music legend, who passed away on April 12

With natural coolants like sabja (basil) seeds and gond katira (edible gum crystals), antioxidant-rich hibiscus, and digestive-friendly lemon, this summer drink is crafted to help the body stay balanced during intense heat

With her recipe of ‘Hing Aloo’, Chef Reetika Gill turns the spotlight on one of the most humble yet beloved ingredients

‘A Fistful of Sky’ is a reflection of how people carry their lives, their memories, and their need for safety across different places and situations

On the late actress’ 95th birth anniversary, Moon Moon speaks to Subhash K Jha about the woman behind the legend

With private colonisers busy raising ‘Gurgaon models’ of luxury without any context to ground realities, it is important now that the lessons embedded in the rugged stones be reread and emulated

Across India are fragments of commonness born out of a continuous interaction through the ages

The bar for the uber rich is getting higher, ‘personality rights’ is the new indulgence

Most enduring truths of conflict are not found in official discourse, but in individual lives

There are just a few women who have had the gumption to step into political life on their own

Endlessly adaptable, chutneys are a testament to the country's deep connect with food

From a shy student in Punjab to a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, Har Gobind Khorana traces a journey shaped by chance, resilience, and scientific curiosity