Stories written by
Jael Silliman
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For children: 1792. Shalome comes to India from Syria. His adventures are narrated by his pet monkey
An excerpt from ‘Shalome Rides a Royal Elephant: The Story of the First Jews of Calcutta,’ by Jael Silliman.
Jael Silliman
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Holding together many truths: An Indian Jewish woman’s perspective on Israel and Gaza
A nuanced understanding and dialogue allows for the denouncing of Israel’s disproportionate use of force in attacking Gaza as well as holding Hamas accountable.
Jael Silliman
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As Kolkata’s Jewish community dwindles, one woman dreams of the legacy they should leave behind
The community had an outsized footprint on Kolkata in the 18th-19th centuries. But today, barely 30 remain, many of them ageing citizens.
Jael Silliman
Trending
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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Mid-life running works wonders for the knees, hips and spine
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Translated short fiction: A 73-year-old Indian man goes to Bangladesh, his ‘land of birth’, to die
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Lockdown: Images of migrants’ impossible journeys offer glimpses of grit and courage
The photos told an important story of India: the story of a strong, caring, brave India with a big heart.
Jael Silliman
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Why I took the knee at a #SayHerName rally for racial justice in New York
The campaign aims to draw attention to the US police violence meted out to black women and girls.
Jael Silliman
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In the Himalayas, a home offers comfort and love to the elderly and kids with nowhere to go
The Jamgön Kongtrul III Memorial Home in Kalimpong is where the elderly and children have formed a close-knit community.
Jael Silliman
Video
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Murshidabad can teach the rest of India how to restore heritage and market the past
A few families have got together to revive the region’s glory through restoration, conservation and tourism.
Jael Silliman
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The 2,200-year history of India’s Bene Israel Jews began with seven ship-wrecked couples
A new book examines the community’s heritage and origins through a series of stunning photographs.
Jael Silliman
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This epic saga of a Kerala port is as much history as it is a work of expansive imagination
Ancient, medieval, and recent history, populated by characters and communities spread over 2000 years.
Jael Silliman
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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An artist in every home: How a village in Odisha keeps local art and dance alive
The iconic village of Raghurajpur in Puri district is home to over 300 artists who are still actively practicing traditional forms of painting and dance.
Jael Silliman
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A photographer lived in caves and trekked in freezing temperatures to script an ode to Ladakh
Prabir Purkayastha’s images invite the viewer to enter a sacred space.
Jael Silliman