Historical Writings
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In Turkic literature, Alexander the Great appears as both a legend and a divine king
Many Turkic peoples inhabit regions that were deeply impacted by Alexander’s military campaigns.
Michael Erdman
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How a researcher found, almost accidentally, the first modern Indian treatise on government
Rahul Sagar’s painstaking search had all but ended when he suddenly made his discovery of T Madhava Rao’s manuscript.
Rahul Sagar
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Biography controversy: How do you write the life story of someone who has long been dead?
The writer of ‘The Unsung Architect’, a biography of VP Menon, on how popular historians can go about their research.
Narayani Basu
Trending
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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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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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‘What use is a bullet train to us?’ In Maharashtra’s Palghar, tribal anger at BJP over lack of jobs
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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How reformer Savitribai Phule’s first biography got written despite a lack of detail about her life
In Shantabai Bankar’s sketch of the educational pioneer in 1939, an attempt to rekindle memory trumped the availability of factual information.
Surajkumar Thube
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How the 50 ‘birth-tales’ of Buddha spread from Thailand to the rest of Southeast Asia
The Paññāsa Jātaka contain stories outside the Buddhist canon.
Jana Igunma
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Portugal gifted Bombay to Britain in 1661. So why did a Portuguese militia stay behind?
Loyal to the East India Company, the Bombay Portuguese Militia was first raised in 1672 and existed until 1827.
Hedley Sutton
Video
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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
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From India to Iraq, the epic warrior Rustam appears in manuscripts with red hair. Why?
The appearance of the frequently-depicted character from the ‘Shahnama’ has remained unusually consistent.
Dr Peyvand Firouzeh
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Photos: How an Arabic cosmographical text ‘went viral’ in 16th-century India
Zakariyyā’ ibn Muḥammad al-Qazwīnī’s ‘The Wonders of Creation’ was a veritable hit in the peninsular Deccan region.
Vivek Gupta
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Photos: The tragic tale of Vietnamese heroine Kieu, from the epic poem ‘Kim Van Kieu’
The eponymous heroine is the most acclaimed lady in Vietnamese literature.
Sud Chonchirdsin
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Glimpses of Malay manuscript ‘Adat Aceh’, a 17th century guide to statecraft from a great sultanate
The ‘Adat Aceh’ was compiled against the backdrop of the struggle for the throne of Aceh from 1815 to 1819.
Annabel Teh Gallop
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Husband-hunting in the Raj: Here’s the advice British women received when traveling to India
What to wear on the journey to the India and how to decorate your home once you’ve settled in.
Anu Kumar
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How 12th century Persian poet Omar Khayyám inspired a hedonistic counterculture in Victorian England
Today, ‘The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám’ could be an antidote to the moderation addicts who rarely express a passionate lust for life.
Roman Krznaric
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals
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Table tennis: Manika Batra reaches career-best rank after Saudi Smash run; regains top India spot