Ask Aakar: Why is Coke Studio Pakistan better than the Indian version, corruption in India and more
The eclectic journalist turns his attention to a range of issues, from Narendra Modi to domestic chores.

In a new book, violinist L Subramaniam looks at how Carnatic music developed over the centuries
In the injustice of Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness city’, a plea to King Jigme Khesar
With the Waqf Bill, the state brings a legal bulldozer to minority rights
Kele ki machchli, moong dal ke shami kebab, atte ka keema: The faux ‘meat’ dishes of Kayasth cuisine
Shengole, Misal: This book on food from the Marathi kitchen features two one-pot recipes
How the ghats of Banaras became a defining image of the ancient city
A walk down the memory lane of my cinema-obsessed youth
From the memoir: A longtime Indian Railways employee remembers her first posting at a remote station
ChatGPT not governed by Indian copyright law as data stored overseas: OpenAI to Delhi HC
A film on Meena Kumari hopes to discover the ‘truly multifaceted being’ beyond the screen