SITE OF MEMORY

A new exhibition explores how memories act as powerful tokens in shaping our understanding of the world

Ancient Hymn, Modern Verse

Vikram Seth's translation of Tulsidas's Hanuman Chalisa captures the incantatory quality of the original

AAP LAUNCHES FIGHTBACK

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail, but his No. 2 Manish Sisodia is out, raising AAP's hopes as the assembly election nears. The beleaguered party is now chalking out its next course of action

THE HARYANVI POLL HUSTLE

AFTER A DECADE-LONG RULE, THE BJP IS TRYING TO DEFEND THE JAT HEARTLAND FROM A CONGRESS THAT IS RESURGENT BUT ALSO RIDDLED WITH INFIGHTING

LAST CHANCE FOR LANKA

WHY THE PRESIDENTIAL POLL ON SEPTEMBER 21 IS A MAJOR TURNING POINT FOR SRI LANKA EVEN AS IT RECOVERS FROM THE 2022 ECONOMIC COLLAPSE

RETURN OF HORSEPOWER

Commissioners of police moved around on horseback before H.G. Gell (1902-09) became the first one to use a motor car (1907).

Hindus in the Cross-fire

Atrocities against minorities, especially Hindus, have spiked in Bangladesh since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina regime on Aug 5.

GOYAL FINDS AN AMAZONIAN CHALLENGE

Nearly five years after the Centre brought in norms to rein in multinational e-commerce companies operating in India, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sparked fresh controversy by raising concerns over the rapid expansion of e-commerce. He also drew attention to the pricing strategies used by some e-commerce firms, questioning what he termed “predatory pricing”.

Can't Stop the Music

Maestro Zubin Mehta is conducting two concerts in Mumbai dedicated to the works of Richard Strauss

Remembrance of Things Art

Despite the lack of archival material, the book manages to piece together a portrait of artist and sculptor Leela Mukherjee

Hitting the Spot

Artist Aditya Pande mixes traditional methods with digital techniques to create his artworks

Common Thread

A new exhibition at Mumbai's 47-A showcases unique tales by 11 women textile artists from across India

Tale of Two Artists

Twin solo exhibitions at KNMA, Delhi, showcase the interesting parallels between the works of Amitava and Mohan Samant

Famous For Being Famous

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, SOCIAL MEDIA STAR UORFI JAVED THINKS SHE'S NOT WELL KNOWN ENOUGH. FOLLOW KAR LO YAAR, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO'S REALITY SERIES CENTRED AROUND HER LIFE, COULD REDRESS THAT

GOOD BOY, BAD BOY

ALI FAZAL, THE ACTOR AND NEWLY-MINTED FATHER, ON MIRZAPUR, THE CHARACTERS HE LIKES TO PLAY, AND THE BAD BOY IMAGE HE IS TRYING TO SHAKE OFF

CROONING GLORY

Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal continue to reign supreme with multiple chartbusters

THE BACHCHAN SUPREMACY

Amitabh Bachchan reclaims his throne, and only seems to be going stronger. His Kalki 2898 AD co-star Deepika Padukone is the No. 1 actress, yet again

SOME NEW SHOTS

World Cup winning heroes take over cricket, as Neeraj and Sindhu hold on to their No. 1 crowns. But Manu, Vinesh and Lakshya are new favourites

TIME TO GO HOME AND PLAY

Most employees prefer their homes for work, with younger ones needing more leisure time. Paternity and menstrual leaves are also deemed essential for work-life balance

AN APPETITE FOR REFORM

The Indian public seems more amenable to socio-political reform, but with caution. Encouragingly, a majority of the respondents say they feel free to express their opinions

A STEADY HAND

Most agree that ties with neighbours are improving, but rising Pakistan-sponsored terrorism causes concern

YOGI KEEPS THE CROWN

UP's Yogi Adityanath continues his dream run as the country's favourite chief minister but his numbers are dropping

RAHUL RECAST

The Congress scion's performance as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and outside it has won him new admirers, but the Opposition needs to do much more if it has to take the fight to the BJP

WORRYING SIGNALS

The economy continues to be a concern for the Modi government. Fewer jobs, lower incomes and high prices have taken the sheen off what has been a striking growth rate

MODI HOLDS STEADY, RAHUL EMERGES

The 2024 general election results were no aberration, as our MOTN poll reflects a desire for continuity of Narendra Modi's rule but with caveats, even as Rahul consolidates his gains

THE CRIMINAL BLUNDERS

HOW THE HOSPITAL, THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE STATE GOVERNMENT BUNGLED AT EVERY STEP

India As The 'Plus One' To China

As the world looks beyond China, India can emerge as an alternative only if we are capable of competing globally in terms of cost, quality, customer service, capital productivity, innovations and branding

Le in, Aye

From Louis Vuitton’s iconic trunks comes this beautiful travel essential

DESERT ROSE

Rajasthan becomes both muse and inspiration for this 6,000 sq ft home in Jaipur, dressed in a palette of pinks, peaches and sand

Joining Forces

While the amalgamation of two different styles and genres may have gained popularity, here's how to do it right.