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BRIJINDER NATH'S BOOK OF ARTFUL CATS
The venerable art historian B.N. Goswamy's last work, The Indian Cat explores the depiction of cats in Indian culture
Stranger Than Fiction
Writer and historian William Dalrymple found some priceless gems of history writing this year
HOW TO WRITE ABOUT THE BRITISH EMPIRE
...And how not to do it. Three very different books on a familiar subject
SOUND OF SILENCE
In Jhumpa Lahiri’s Roman Stories, the silences are as evocative as what is articulated
Shining Star
Twinkle Khanna is back with Welcome to Paradise, a collection of short stories laced with her trademark wry humour
Redefining Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Has Been An Unstoppable Force In 2023, Leaving His Mark On Both The National And International Stage. Analysing The Many Avatars Modi Donned To Make It Possible
Significant Voices
Most of novelist Anjum Hasan's reading in 2023 was Northeast-related
State of the Nation
RAJ KAMAL JHA'S UNSETTLING NEW NOVEL SQUARELY ADDRESSES CONTEMPORARY INDIAN REALITIES
FIGHT OF THEIR LIVES
NO SACRIFICE WAS TOO BIG FOR THE THREE STAR WRESTLERS, WHO LED AN ICONIC PROTEST AGAINST AN ALLEGED PREDATOR AND AN UNRESPONSIVE ESTABLISHMENT
The Century Man
IN 2023, VIRAT KOHLI RESUMED NORMAL SERVICE AS A GALE FORCE—-MONUMENTAL BATTING MILESTONES WERE CROSSED AND THE WORLD WAS DOMINATED AT THE HOME CUP
Smash Hits
OUR FINEST SHUTTLERS IN 2023, THEY WON THE ASIAN GAMES GOLD—-THE FIRST FOR INDIA IN BADMINTON— BESIDES FOUR OTHER TITLES, CLAIMING THE WORLD 1 RANK ON THE WAY
Pathaan of the Box Office
IN ONE OF THE BIGGEST COMEBACKS, SHAH RUKH KHAN RECLAIMED HIS THRONE AS THE UNDISPUTED BADSHAW’ OF BOLLYWOOD WITH TWO RECORD-BREAKING BLOCKBUSTERS IN 2023
Himalayan Wonder
THEY CALLED THEM RAT-HOLE MINERS’. BUT WHAT THE 12 HEROES LEFT AT SILKYARA, WITH A DRAMATIC RESCUE THAT EVEN ADVANCED MACHINERY COULDN’T PULL OFF, WAS A HUMAN-SIZED IMPRESSION
THE MOON WALKER
HE ASKED FOR THE MOON...AND GOT IT. NOW HIS TEAM IS AIMING FOR THE SUN, MARS, A MANNED FLIGHT AND INDIA’S OWN PIT-STOP IN SPACE
Cause Celebre
CORNERED AND EXPELLED FROM PARLIAMENT SHE MAY BE, BUT THE RELENTLESS CRITIC OF THE MODI REGIME IS BY NO MEANS DONE YET
PRIME DEFECTOR
AJIT PAWAR SPLIT UNCLE SHARAD PAWAR’S NCP TO JOIN A BJP ALLIANCE GOVERNMENT. THE NEW YEAR, WITH TWO BIG ELECTIONS, WILL SHOW WHETHER HE CAN HOLD HIS OWN
PLAYING THE CASTE CARD
THE CANNY BIHAR CM WAS THE SUTRADHAR WHO STITCHED UP THE INDIA ALLIANCE. HE ALSO PUT CASTE FRONT AND CENTRE OF THE DISCOURSE AGAINST HINDUTVA
Rule of Chaos
THE MANIPUR CM NAVIGATES ETHNIC HOSTILITIES, POLITICAL CHALLENGES, AND A FRACTURED LAW-AND-ORDER LANDSCAPE
UNDER SIEGE
HAVING RISEN FROM AN ANTI-CORRUPTION CRUSADE, KEJRIWAL NOW FACES GRAFT CHARGES LEADING TO POLITICAL CHALLENGES
Forever Yatri
RAHUL CONTINUES HIS SEARCH FOR AN ALTERNATE PARADIGM WITHIN HIMSELF. AFTER A DISQUALIFICATION BURNISHED HIS STREET CRED, HE WILL NOW GO EAST TO WEST ON INDIA’S MAP
Defender of Rights
GUIDED BY THE TWIN IDEALS OF CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY AND PERSONAL LIBERTY, CHANDRACHUD OFTEN DIFFERED WITH THE SAFE MAJORITY VIEW, BUT AVOIDED OPEN CONFLICT
"I take all my decisions through the prism of Nation First"
Since NARENDRA MODI occupied the official residence of the prime minister of India at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, it has undergone an impressive facelift. The colonnaded entrance leads to a long corridor with a maze of meeting rooms. In the prime minister's study, two paintings of peacocks and birds adorn the room. He has a large desk that is bereft of papers, and a computer console on a side table.
The Power Of 100
Achievers Across The Domains Of Politics, Business, Science, The Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Education, Law And Defence Who Are Showing Us What Women's Empowerment Looks Like
Heritage in Motion
Of the many things that make India great, its traditional dance forms perhaps bring the most joy.
Elevating Grandeur
BMW's biggest SUV transforms everyday journeys into a comfortable ride that's high on style too.
TIPPLING THE SCALES
Toasting the finest spirits to celebrate the season.
CULTURE & CUISINE
Restaurants and cafés housed within monuments, art galleries and cultural institutions across India offer a vibrant tapestry of history, tradition and local flavour
THE POWER OF 100 : EDUCATION & SOCIAL WORK
ACHIEVERS ACROSS THE DOMAINS OF POLITICS, BUSINESS, SCIENCE, THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, EDUCATION, LAW AND DEFENCE WHO ARE SHOWING US WHAT WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT LOOKS LIKE
Cutting Edge Style
Who says icons can’t have equally classy iterations?
ARRIVING AT THE DOORSTEP OF HISTORY
Virginia's historic triangle of Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestowne is a deep dive into American historywith wining and dining to boot. Virginia's historic triangle of Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestowne is a deep dive into American historywith wining and dining to boot