In this conversation at the 2024 Jaipur Literature Festival in Soneva Fushi, the Maldives, writers Namita Gokhale and Navtej Sarna talked about the anthology Mystics and Sceptics: In Search of Himalayan Masters (edited by Gokhale). This book of essays contains accounts of mysticism and faith from across the Himalayan terrain. Myths, legends, meditations, memoirs and historical accounts of saints, seers, seekers and spiritual traditions have been compiled to offer a diverse and unfathomably rich narrative rooted in the sacred geography of the Himalayas.
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In a new book, a doctor questions ideas about hair care products, premature greying, and more
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‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ review: Marquez adaptation yields a feast of ideas and visuals
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How Satyajit Ray filmed the ‘Sonar Kella’ scene of the actors chasing a train on camelback
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A recipe worth trying from baker Shivesh Bhatia’s new cookbook of chocolate desserts
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Opinion: Why shudras must build museums of agrarian and artisanal instruments
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After ridiculing him all his life, the Carnatic music world is celebrating MD Ramanathan
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A new book asks what ails Indian manufacturing and whether it can increase its share in the economy
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Israel gains, Iran’s loss, strategic chance for Turkey: What Syria’s collapse means for West Asia
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The cognitive benefits of physical activity
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What legal options are available to penalise judge who made communal remarks at VHP event?