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The passing of a tennis legend
The world was still young and fresh, and life was an adventure waiting to unfold. I was not yet 12. A Phillips transistor radio, gifted by my grandfather, had dramatically changed the quality of my life. Priced at ₹99, it was starkly simple: an on-off switch, a small dial for volume control and another larger one for tuning. But it held a world inside: the news from AIR, English music on Delhi B and Hindi film songs, interspersed with jingles, on Vividh Bharati.
The French template
Many Indian filmmakers have taken inspiration from Jean-Luc Godard, who passed away recently
Soft power
Mallika Sarabhai has a vulnerable side, and she is unapologetic about it in a new book
COPPER CONNECTION
In his new exhibition, Israeli artist Meydad Eliyahu explores the story of his Cochini Jew ancestors, who immigrated to Israel from Kerala in 1954
THICKER THAN OIL
Reliance Industries has transformed itself from a petrochemicals company to a true conglomerate with interests in telecom, energy, retail and media. And leading it in the new era will be a new generation of Ambanis
Work-work balance
Experts want more debate on moonlighting before it is shunned completely
Old-World Charm
In many ways, Queen Elizabeth II was more than the institution she represented
Dulquer Salmaan Is Out To Conquer Bollywood
Unlike his superstar father, Dulquer Salmaan is out to conquer Bollywood
CRACKING SILICON
Industry experts feel Brand Bengaluru can withstand floods, but immediate steps need to be taken to protect the city
UNFOLDING FUTURE
Laptops with foldable screens give a glimpse of what lies ahead for computers
DEATH IN PARADISE
Anees Salim’s The Bellboy is a soulful tale of innocence and lost hope
Bouncebackability
Comeback stories are as old as sports. A few Qatar-bound stars, too, have had to overcome their share of challenges
Friends in need
M.K. Stalin’s presence at the Bharat Jodo Yatra shows that the Congress and the DMK are likely to remain close allies
Back to the People
Through the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress tries to find a strong validation for Rahul Gandhi’s leadership and an answer to the image problem that haunts him—that he is inconsistent and does not see campaigns through
Friends in need
M.K. Stalin’s presence at the Bharat Jodo Yatra shows that the Congress and the DMK are likely to remain close allies
Transitional monarch
The great thing about the Queen was that while all the madness happened in the 1990s, she was at the centre of the storm. Everything would be okay ultimately, because she was there to keep calm and carry on.
Taiwan's Democracy Can Be A Viable Model For China
The Kuomintang, the founding party of Taiwan and the island's largest opposition party, is performing a delicate balancing act.
Hitchhiker's Guide To The Taliban
From being locked in a cell to feeding the Taliban banana chips, Maheen S. has left no stone unturned in Afghanistan
Jackie, Oh! What a mess!
Cannot think of a more bizarre ‘love story’ featuring an ace conman operating out of a luxe ‘office’ inside Tihar jail, and a leading Bollywood actress, who accepted lavish gifts worth over ₹5 crore from this ardent suitor over seven months of their ‘affair’.
'COLOURING' BLYTON
British-Indian writer Sufiya Ahmed is modernising the Famous Five books
One of the most exciting times in centuries to be born an Indian
Amish Tripathi, 48, is returning with the final book of his Ram Chandra series—War of Lanka— timed for the Dussehra-Diwali season.
Plea to the president
A tribal village in Uttar Pradesh pins its hopes on President Droupadi Murmu accepting their invitation to visit
THE RESOLUTE ISLAND
As China continues its grey-zone tactics, Taiwan is reinforcing its defences and its civilians are learning guerrilla warfare
Marriage of convenience
The Shiv Sena's need for new Maratha leaders forces it to join hands with the militant Sambhaji Brigade
VIRAL IN THE VALLEY
YouTubers in Kashmir are gaining popularity while creating comedy around socially relevant themes
HARMONY IN DIVERSITY
Common people in India live in peaceful oneness, reflecting the exalted traditions of enlightened teachers
IN LIZ THEY TRUST
Under the ideologically tenacious Truss, Britain could shift to a hard-right agenda-low taxes, reduced benefits, slack green norms, higher military spending and more privatisation and deregulation
Pulling the Ranchi rug
The BJP is making nuanced moves in Jharkhand to dislodge Hemant Soren and woo tribal voters
Joseph Wu: China preparing For War
Jaushieh Joseph Wu, foreign minister, Taiwan
Reality check
Filmmaker Reema Mohan left the obsession with ‘literal truth’ a long time ago