Book Extract
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Alyque Padamsee: The secret of my double life in Indian advertising and theatre
Theatre develops your imagination, while advertising develops your analytical powers.
Alyque Padamsee
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‘I have lit fires with songs of rebellion’: Memories of Sahir Ludhianvi’s college years
An account of the celebrated poet and lyricist’s seditious youth.
Akshay Manwani
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By expelling Christian priests, Tipu was only following precedent set by European rivals
Many historical reasons beyond religious intolerance explain the actions of Tipu Sultan, says the author of a new book on Mangalorean Christians, titled 'Slaves of Sultans'.
Alan Machado
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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When Javed told Salim, ‘I was thinking that maybe we should work separately’
A new book speculates on why Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar split after a writing partnership that created some of the most iconic Hindi movies of the 1970s.
Diptakirti Chaudhuri
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Talat Mahmood: singer, actor, gentleman
Mahmood was in demand not only in the recording studio but also on the screen.
Manek Premchand
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Aruna Shanbaug: Prisoner of the state, held hostage by the quality of its mercy
Aruna Shanbaug. Born June 1, 1948. Murdered-but-not-killed November 27, 1973. Died of pneumonia May 18, 2015.
Pinki Virani
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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What exactly was Vajpayee's role in the Quit India movement?
As the former prime minister is awarded the Bharat Ratna, a book explores a relatively unknown aspect of his otherwise much-publicised political career.
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Shankar Raghuraman
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'Lajja' reminds Bangladesh that it failed to protect Hindus: Taslima Nasrin
The exiled writer looks back on her famous novel 20 years after it first appeared.
Taslima Nasrin
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How the Election Commission got more women to vote
In his new book, 'An Undocumented Wonder: The Great Indian Election', former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi details how the organisation has increased voter turnout by reaching out to the last voters: nomadic communities, the differently abled, the homeless and the transgendered. Here, he details how the Election Commission ensured that more women turn out to vote.
SY Quraishi
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Decorated elephants and film songs: Waheeda Rehman remembers her childhood
Nasreen Munni Kabir in conversation with Waheeda Rehman, widely acknowledged to be the most beautiful actress ever to star in Indian films. This is an extract from her book, 'Conversations with Waheeda Rehman'.
Nasreen Munni Kabir
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Playing 'Little Women' in Aligarh
But even for young women, all the rules were suspended when the numaish came to town.
Taran Khan
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Returning from America to do battle with Dhaka
In this excerpt from Maria Chaudhuri's debut novel 'Beloved Strangers', her protagonist speaks of returning to her childhood home in Dhaka.
Maria Chaudhary
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final