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Indians rhyming in English have come such a long way
In the last two decades, Indian poetry in the English language has developed by leaps and bounds.
06 Dec 2019 4:20 AM
Sikh heritage brought to life in 229 great photos
The first step to such protection lies in proper documentation; we cannot preserve what we do not know exists.
06 Dec 2019 4:17 AM
Maximising the bare minimum
Sarah Berry’s new book is a compilation of poetry in three different languages.
04 Dec 2019 12:47 AM
From rags to rollers
Jayashree Shetty narrates celebrity hairstylist Shiva’s heart-wrenching story in her latest biography.
04 Dec 2019 12:45 AM
Liberation songs: Freda and the theris were not to be deterred
Gotami willingly accepted all the conditions and joined the Sangha happily thus beginning a long line of women monks that endures to this day.
29 Nov 2019 2:33 AM
War of Karmapas has divided the Himalayas
The Dalai Lama and China had recognized Ogyen Trinley Dorje as the true Karmapa and not Trinley Thaye Dorje.
29 Nov 2019 2:30 AM
Those teenage wonder years
An interesting book that delves into the world of adolescence, highlighting the typical teen problems.
27 Nov 2019 12:25 AM
A quest for happiness
Nirvana’s style combines elements of TV shows, books and movies which Runjhun enjoys the most.
27 Nov 2019 12:23 AM
Sharp economics offers glimpse of Swamy we never had
Reset is a well-crafted and articulated study of what ails the India economy.
24 Nov 2019 8:16 AM
The power and pathos of Sonagachi’s mysterious world
Golapi’s husband and in-laws sold her off to an agent so that he could marry a woman who would bring in a hefty dowry.
24 Nov 2019 8:14 AM
Guide to Islam doesn’t answer some questions
The onslaught of Wahhabism, combined with the Ottomans’ own decay because of orthodox clergy, squeezed this cosmopolitan spirit out of Islam.
24 Nov 2019 8:10 AM
A historian and a painter chronicle the subcontinent
Olivia’s work is profoundly meditative and possesses immense power in its quietness.
22 Nov 2019 1:31 AM
What keeps ties between US and Pakistan ticking
The US decision to make Pakistan an ally and stand by it no matter what has often hurt India.
22 Nov 2019 1:26 AM
Executed for 500 bucks: Tihar’s sorriest hanging
Justice Kochchar was a visibly distressed man when he signed the black warrants for the two brothers — Kartar and Ujagar Singh.
22 Nov 2019 1:23 AM
A musical tale
Author Pushpak Sarkar’s debut novel The Songwriter documents the bittersweet journey of a young musician trying to make it big.
20 Nov 2019 12:56 AM
Of loss and resilience
Young or old, every reader can find a warm hug hidden in the pages of this graphic novel Nadya.
20 Nov 2019 12:54 AM
A multi-generational food trail that doesn’t shy from hard facts
Warrier writes simply and impactfully, moving seamlessly across time to spin a multilayered tale slow cooked like a good biryani.
17 Nov 2019 2:21 AM
How ethnic Bihari Thackerays championed Marathi pride
The uncle was a demagogue and a fiery orator. Raj too is a good orator, charismatic and aggressive while Uddhav is more reserved.
17 Nov 2019 2:14 AM
The evolution of Elton John, with his music, drugs, family
Rock ‘n’ roll arrived as the great disruptor of the times, so loud and raucous it was “a bomb that wouldn't stop going off”.
17 Nov 2019 2:11 AM
Is your reading carnal or spiritual, for wisdom or comfort?
The emphasis therefore should be on the ‘content’ of reading and not on its format.
15 Nov 2019 2:07 AM
Columns
Analysis reveals Prime Minister Modi's diminishing impact as opposition highlights governance failures and divisive tactics.
Senior IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar Raises Eyebrows with Complaint of Car Discrimination Amid Lok Sabha Elections
Modi's "Guarantee 2024" vs Congress' "Nyay Patra" - A Clash of Narratives
Exploring the historical context and implications of the term "Hindu Rashtra" in light of constitutional and legal frameworks.