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Raj days: When women were honoured in their absence
The Portuguese, who had preceded the British, used to send annual batches of women for marriage with their officials in Goa.
11 May 2018 12:29 AM
Book review: Dera Sacha Sauda and Gurmeet Ram Rahim, investigating a godman
Anurag Tripathi’s new and explosive book chronicles his search for the truth behind the man once touted to be God.
10 May 2018 4:55 PM
Iconic Indian restaurants’ recipe for success
The book showcases many dishes that have become part of our vocabulary like Chicken Manchurian and Chicken 65.
29 Apr 2018 1:23 AM
Poignant stories in old-fashioned style
The first few stories in the book were not what I expected at all. They were amusing...
29 Apr 2018 1:22 AM
When reality comes wrapped in fiction
The books talks about the modern-day dynamics between a husband-wife relationship but fails to catch the warmth that such a close relationship has.
29 Apr 2018 1:20 AM
A must-read for decision-makers, this book is sure to fascinate all
This book is an account of Major Johorey’s extraordinary journey of service life, which inspired Gen. Banerjee, to record it...
20 Apr 2018 12:13 AM
Book Review One Enduring Lesson: A journey in love, loss, spirituality
Bildungsroman of sorts, Merchant’s novel sees his protagonist struggle through life's adversity in pursuit of happiness.
19 Apr 2018 12:59 PM
A treat for those wanting to learn heartfulness
Meditation renews spiritual energy and is a means of building self-control and striking a balance between the spiritual and the mundane.
08 Apr 2018 12:52 AM
Acquainting American readers with Asia’s third-largest economy
Ayres needs no introduction to those who follow international affairs.
06 Apr 2018 12:18 AM
Sublime poetry with stunning metaphors
As Roy writes, “Women, unlike men, are called at their workplace for example, over the missing sock of a child.
01 Apr 2018 1:30 AM
Traditional romance from another era
The boundaries between Zarish and Ahmar’s personal and professional relationship dissolves and the result is some cringe-worthy dialogues
01 Apr 2018 1:29 AM
You’ll come out of it with a dislike for Kejriwal
Kejriwal helped citizens use the RTI as a tool to secure rights and information, meaning such things as rations, electricity connections and so on.
01 Apr 2018 1:27 AM
Magically unreal with a touch of absurd
Magic realism is a difficult genre to pull off but Paralkar has managed to do so with aplomb.
25 Mar 2018 12:45 AM
A summary of ruptures
In its materiality it asserts the power of the printed word and the reaction it triggers in those who fear the word.
25 Mar 2018 12:44 AM
A life not seen through rose-tinted glasses
In a career spanning almost four decades and more than 100 films, Sanjay Dutt has only around 10 noteworthy films, a poor average by any standard.
25 Mar 2018 12:43 AM
How Tibet lost its independence and India its gentle neighbour
It relates to the sequence of events and the role of KM Panikkar, the Indian Ambassador in China, during the weeks after the invasion of Tibet.
23 Mar 2018 12:41 AM
Cracking symbols the Dan Brown way
The stakes are high — a terrorist group is plotting to destroy India’s most significant and recognisable symbol of Mughal architecture.
18 Mar 2018 1:42 AM
How the British took control of Punjab
The colour and detail has been carefully gathered by the author.
28 Jan 2018 12:45 AM
Book review Castles in the Air: A witty but stark look at the world of architecture
Author Sangeet Sharma in a humorous manner looks at the issues that plague architecture as a subject of study and profession.
19 Jan 2018 7:32 PM
Hankering for a deep read? Get Shikari
The translation is very good, despite the translator’s fears about bringing this complex and densely-written Kannada book to another audience.
14 Jan 2018 2:58 AM
Columns
Celebrating Maharashtra's Formation Amidst Intense Political Campaigning and Voter Confusion
An open letter to Mumbai Parsi Panchayat raises questions about religious practices and community identity
Political discourse swirls around the dilemma of wealth tax policy in India
Chief Minister's minimalist approach leaves key commissions vacant