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

Duo Lingo

Music composer pair Naren Chandavarkar and Benedict Taylor have managed to make their long-distance collaboration work

GEM OF A TOME

Ranjit Hoskote has curated a stellar anthology of Indian writing through the ages in this offering from the Murty Classical Library of India

HISTORY REIMAGINED

A palace in Indore became the basis for this home in Jaipur by VidhiNitin Design, resulting in a blend of styles, colours and genres

INFLECTION OF IDENTITIES

An exhibition by the Aravani Art Project shines a light on the trials and triumphs of India's trans community

Almost a Clean Sweep

Close to what it promises, the Bosch Unlimited 7 Handstick vacuum cleaner could be worth an investment for your home

Baithaks Are Back

Once on the verge of extinction, the culture of intimate musical gatherings is making a strong comeback

A Modern Adaptation

Bespoke is the best way to describe this celebrity interior, jewellery and product designer's endeavours, where Jaipur plays muse, inspiration and host

Barring None

Can collaborations be made in design heaven? These two brands prove not only is it possible, it can be done with flair.

A TALE OF TWO COUNTRIES

Social media influencer Diipa Büller-Khosla's apartment in south Mumbai by Splendour Living is the perfect example of how to masterfully make different design styles seamlessly blend into one

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

Be it the runway or your room, these textiles will transform any space

Conjuring Creativity

Intuitive design is like magic, transforming the drabbest corners into fabulous spaces, a talent these three magicians from the Pink City have mastered

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Your guide to the hottest new stores and products

Mapping the Mind

Sculptor Arzan Khambatta's first pen-and-ink drawings show is a reflection of his subconscious feelings

IN A STATE OF FLUX

While support for socio-political reforms remains robust, concerns about democracy, religious polarisation and women's safety indicate persistent disquiet

Inside Out

The late Maria Aurora Couto's essays belong in the long Goan tradition of memoirs as cultural history

Bombay Dreams

A visual extravaganza, Mumbai's stunning Art Deco precincts get their due in this lavish pictorial tribute

THE GRAND ILLUSION

Despite internal turmoil and electoral setbacks, a majority of people still want the INDIA bloc to persist, valuing a strong Opposition even as doubts about its leadership and unity mount

HANDLE WITH CAUTION

Not many in India are concerned about Trump's disruptive presidency; with China, they prefer circumspection. The government's overall foreign policy gets a thumbs up, though not the ties with neighbours