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THE MYSTIC GAZE

Photographer Bandeep Singh's exhibition Bhasmang in Delhi delves deep into the lives of the Naga sadhus

Fresh Method, Fresh Space

After Mumbai, Method opens its third gallery in Delhi, expanding its mission to showcase emerging artists while embracing sustainable design innovations

SPORTING SPIRIT

Jemimah Rodrigues is one of the cricketers to watch in the ongoing season of the Women's Premier League

STEALTHY ARROWHEADS

The US offer to co-produce Stryker combat vehicles and Javelin anti-tank missiles reinforces defence ties. But the sudden arrival of F-35 fighters in the mix has everyone talking

Puppet Play

The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival 2025 features a rich variety of acts from around the world

THREAT OF THE FAKE ALPHONSO

Imposters are sullying the fair name and reputation of the famed Alphonso mango grown in the Konkan, forcing its cultivators to stamp their product with a unique encrypted identity

A POTATO BLIGHT IN BENGAL

Ashish Ghosh, a 48-year-old farmer from Paschim Medinipur district, had spent Rs 50,000 on his 2.5 bighas to cultivate potatoes.

REALITY CHECK

Sujit Saraf's new novel, Island, chronicles a dystopian attempt to evangelise the inhabitants of North Sentinel Island

Fresh Face for a Big Agenda

It took the Bharatiya Janata Party 27 years to come back to power in national capital Delhi, so they could be forgiven for taking their time—11 days to be exact—to zero in on their chief ministerial face. The party high command's choice followed its recent template of picking near-obscure or first-time legislators to lead state governments. Rookie MLA Rekha

MOHAN'S MAKE-IN-MP PITCH

It was former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan who first took to the idea of transforming Madhya Pradesh from an agri-based economy to a manufacturing-based one. Now 15 months into the job, his successor Mohan Yadav has the challenging job of taking the project forward. As part of this, on February 24 and 25, the state is hosting the 8th edition of the biennial Global Investor Summit (GIS) in Bhopal, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the event.

Carnatic Confidential

CELEBRATED CARNATIC VOCALIST SANJAY SUBRAHMANYAN RECOUNTS HIS EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY IN THIS CANDID MEMOIR

BRAVE NEW DEAL

WILL MODI'S HIGH-RISK GAMBIT WITH TRUMP PAY OFF?

SHORTCUT TO A PERFECT BODY

As advanced technology allows safe, quick and subtle non-surgical plastic surgeries, millions are opting for such procedures for a discreet change in appearance. A word of caution, though: too much of a good thing can be bad

LESSONS IN HISTORY

THE SACRED AMRITSAR, A FESTIVAL OF ARTS BEING HELD FROM FEB. 21-23, RETURNS WITH HERITAGE WALKS, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND STORYTELLING SESSIONS

THE MUSK FACTOR

The Tesla CEO, Trump's close associate, will look to launch his cars in the Indian market, now that the stumbling block of high import duties doesn't exist. But the road won't be smooth for either his EVs or Starlink, his satellite internet service

River Sutras

Two books about the Ganga, one a fictionalised retelling of the life of the rivergoddess, the other a son's journey to prominent Hindu sites along it

FADING GREENS OF INDIA

The 18th biennial India State of Forest Report 2023, released recently by the Forest Survey of India, has revealed sobering details at several levels.

Unlocking global careers:

How studying in the UK prepares students for a world of opportunities

A Missile to Balance Out Beijing

Foreign policy often involves a delicate balance between strategic, security and commercial interests.

A JOKE GOES TOO FAR

\"Anything we say as social media influencers can be used against us.\" This cautionary warning from YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in his 2020 video 'Dear Angered Indians' now feels eerily prophetic.

GOVERNOR UNDER SCRUTINY

The DMK government's long tug of war with Tamil Nadu governor R.N. Ravi over his protracted inaction on 12 bills is reaching a climax. The Supreme Court has asked hard questions on the path taken by the governor. On February 7, it wondered if the governor could simply sit on bills on the presumption that they were \"repugnant to the Constitution\" (under Article 254, a proposed state law is 'repugnant' if it is found inconsistent with/encroaching into a central law).

New Star Kids on THE BLOCK

A fresh crop of newcomers is making their debut on the Hindi film landscape unaccompanied by the hype of star kids of yore

Holding the Mirror Up

Mallika Sarabhai celebrates Darpana's 75th year with Meanwhile Elsewhere, a new production inspired by an Italo Calvino novel

A LIFELINE FOR VIZAG STEEL

STEEL MAJOR RASHTRIYA ISPAT NIGAM LTD GETS A CHANCE TO TURN THINGS AROUND WITH A FINANCIAL PACKAGE OF RS 11,440 CR. FROM THE CENTRE. THE PSU'S INHERENT LIMITATIONS, THOUGH, MAY PLAY SPOILER

NITISH DOES A JOB ON TEJASWI

In the 2020 Bihar assembly election, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and its young chief, Tejaswi Yadav, came tantalisingly close to forming a government, missing the mark by just 12 seats. The wave of support was largely sparked by a single, resonant promise: one million jobs.

INNOVATION MEETS INDIVIDUALITY

While his unique Kuwaiti and Indian lineage gives him a deep understanding of different cultures, the Pink City is where all the inspiration and action take place

A ROYAL INTERLUDE

The City Palace is one of the most iconic spaces in Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh takes us inside his private quarters that like him, is a mix of tradition and modernity.

CRAFTING NEW MEANING

With the Shekhawat Haveli as the backdrop, a jewellery designer traces why art, craft, design and culture are colliding in Jaipur

A Trip down Memory Lane

This is how a fashion designer duo is ensuring you come home to the holidays, all year round

ARTFUL DECOR

Here's why Indian design caught eyeballs and loosened purse strings at the India Art Fair 2025