Historic Connections
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What an earthquake in San Francisco has to do with the appearance of ‘Chinatowns’ across the West
This highly-stylised slice of the Orient was originally a defence against racism.
Joe Upton, The Conversation
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What the world’s largest Hindu temple complex can teach India’s size-obsessed politicians
Building towering statues was not the only preoccupation in the 12th century.
Selina Sen
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Paintings capture the life of an English doctor’s family in Lucknow during the British Raj
Dr John Spencer Login was later appointed as the he legal guardian of the 10-year-old Maharaja Duleep Singh in Lahore in April 1849.
Malini Roy
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi rejected
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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How a furniture designer’s love for Ahmedabad helped popularise Indian crafts in the US
Lockwood de Forest set up the Ahmedabad Woodcarving Company in 1881, with the objective of taking Indian designs to a discerning American clientele.
Anu Kumar
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How the first English clock with Bengali numerals and Swiss machinery came to Calcutta
Like most good stories, this one begins with a sweet tooth.
Sarbajaya Bhattacharya
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Reflections from Ghuman: Why a Marathi literary festival in a small Punjab town makes perfect sense
It is important for literature to step out of its comfort zone to link languages and people.
Jatin Desai
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world