Podcast: Do India’s security agencies serve public interest or political agendas?
Josy Joseph, the author of ‘The Silent Coup: A History of India’s Deep State’ explains how the executive uses agencies to target adversaries.

A new book studies ancient texts and ideas to identify six systems of Indian philosophy
‘Test’ review: Testing times for the film’s characters and viewers
What underpins India’s deep education inequality?
How a young couple’s death made India and Pakistan reopen the ‘bridge to peace’ – briefly
Delhi HC fines BJP’s Shazia Ilmi Rs 25,000 for suppressing facts in case against Rajdeep Sardesai
Shengole, Misal: This book on food from the Marathi kitchen features two one-pot recipes
Kele ki machchli, moong dal ke shami kebab, atte ka keema: The faux ‘meat’ dishes of Kayasth cuisine
With the Waqf Bill, the state brings a legal bulldozer to minority rights
Manoj Kumar (1937-2025): How the actor and filmmaker came to be known as ‘Mr Bharat’
Shahi Idgah case: Mosque committee moves SC after Hindu side claims structure is protected by ASI