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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

In this new column, eminent photographers reflect on their memorable works

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