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Life is a Mela
Modern intellectuals are yet to appreciate the specialness of melas, a unique Indian cultural phenomenon

Shopping With God
What is lost through the glitz that Mecca has acquired is the subtlety of the spiritual experience

Religious Itinerary
In India, religious tourism is not a new thing, but the upsurge is unprecedented, leading to a very evident mixing of religion and politics, where temple reconstruction is one of its features.

No Brotherhood, This
India's foreign policy initiatives in recent years have shown signs of giving in to pressure from the United States

The Chak De! Gang
Unconditional love for the sport and systemic support have resulted in Jharkhand turning into a nursery of hockey players, especially for tribal girls

Piecemeal PEACE
Forget a ceasefire, the spat between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump at the White House has further complicated the situation, with Europe seeking to put a spanner in Trump's plans for a peace deal

The Lord's City Sits on Sand
As the underwater search continues for relics from the mythical Dwarka of Lord Krishna submerged under the Arabian Sea, are ecological threats to the still- inhabited city on the Gujarat shore getting less attention than they deserve?

In Baba-Land
The advent of social media changed life in the sleepy town of Gadha, where a 28-year-old Dhirendra Krishna Garg aka Bageshwar Baba, has amassed an unbelievable following who believe he has supernatural powers

Sitakund
With Sitamarhi in Bihar included in the central government’s Ramayan Circuit list, Sita’s birthplace may finally get the same stature as Ram’s in Ayodhya

Sacred Games
Pilgrims are being fast-tracked into 'spiritual tourists'. This places impossible demands on the vulnerable Himalayan region

Writing Rebellion
“Come to think of it, for us, that is, for us Muslims, it is said that, other than Allah above, our pati is God on earth.

Turn Right for Religion
Behind the obvious global rise in pilgrimage and religious tourism is not just the growing religiosity across societies, but also choices made by governments on the kind of infrastructure to develop. This trend has the backing of a market-driven push for commodification of faith and the Right-wing strategy of religion-based mass mobilisation

The New Hindu Hub
From a backwater town to a religious tourism hotspot, Ayodhya’s transformation story has positives as well as negatives

Taking charge like never before
Women homebuyers today are more independent, decisive and investment-savvy than ever.

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Leading the Big Four
The first woman to lead a 'Big Four' firm in India, Shefali Goradia envisions a robust pipeline of talented women leaders for a brighter future in corporate governance

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Breaking the Indian actress mould
Shahana Goswami's film career veers away from the tested with a rich and diverse portfolio

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Fostering Innovation and Inclusion
Embracing technology beyond a support function, as the core of businesses and an enabler for empowerment, Prativa Mohapatra creates a holistic environment with equal opportunities

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Safe Teen Steps
Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff addresses rising mental health crisis among youth and the steps for making a safer, healthier, and happier teenage life through her book 'Safe Teen Steps'

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Agility in Advertising Approach
Technology is essential, and Anupriya Acharya is leveraging its full potential towards programmatic advertising, influencer marketing, and advanced TV advertising

Imam Trump
Sooner than later, the Ayatollah in the red tie will try to degrade India's national honour and prestige

Grit, Gumption and Goals
A role model for social reforms, Dr Mariazeena Johnson advocates for quality education, vocational training and equal rights and opportunities for women and girls

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Of Strength, Grace and Worth
Women and their worth are not up for debate. In boardrooms and in battlefields, in public spaces and in public life, in conscience and in consciousness, it's time to claim our seats. Prof Manoshi RoyChowdhury writes

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Revolutionizing Real Estate Leadership
Manju Yagnik's exceptional career blends strategic innovation, inspiring green living, and advocacy for women's leadership, inspiring the next generation of industry pioneers

Leaning Towards Right
Friedrich Merz faces a host of political, economic and foreign policy challenges as he puts together a working coalition government in Germany

Girl, Wom
Mothers and daughters dance a complicated dance in recent novels by many Indian writers

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Driving Transformative Changes Globally
A visionary leader, passionate about shaping the workforce of the future, Maninder Kapoor Puri is committed to cultivating self-managed, agile teams

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Hyderabad's Vasavi Group Redefines Luxurious Living
Sowmya Chanda on pioneering holistic yet affordable projects in real estate segment and fostering women's empowerment

Labour of Love
Baksho Bondi (Shadowbox) recently had its premiere at the prestigious Berlinale 2025 in the 'Perspectives' section, among 14 other films by debutante filmmakers. Tatsam Mukherjee spoke to directors Das and Sahi and producers Naren Chandavarkar and Shaunak Sen on the film's genesis and the changing landscape for independent films. Excerpts:

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - The Indian Baroness of Beverages
Successful leadership balanced with personal engagement makes Schauna Chauhan a role model

Women Torchbearers of Viksit Bharat - Designing a legacy
Anita Lal, the face and force behind one of India's uniquely iconic brands, is a pioneering driver of the luxury lifestyle and design industry in India. An epitome of purpose-driven entrepreneurship, Lal stands as an icon in the industry