Why Nawab Wajid Ali Shah appointed his lovers to important positions in his court
A restaurant menu from 1935 is a reminder of how much Bombay has changed
A book on Delhi’s histories recounts how Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s shrine became a pilgrimage site
How did Surat become the setting for an 18th-century French story?
Why India needs to rethink its love for pigeons
‘I Want to Talk’ trailer: Abhishek Bachchan plays a terminally ill man reassessing his life
‘Keep your eye on the prize’: Director Mira Nair shares the lessons she learned along the way
Living with cats can be great for physical and mental health – but is not without some risks
‘Iru’: A biography in motion about anthropologist Irawati Karve, who lived life on her own terms
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David Bowie
David Bowie composed this song at a time when he wanted to inject some funk and optimism into his music. Let’s Dance is a beautiful song about love and hope, with an upbeat sound and beautiful, uplifting lyrics. When we’re faced with the troubles of the world, Bowie exhorts us to put on our dance shoes and dance the blues away. It feels right to begin a new year on such an optimistic note.
