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Saurabh Sharma
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‘Freedom fighters were not necessarily caste equality champions’: Writer Manoj Mitta
An interview with Manoj Mitta, author of ‘Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India’.
Saurabh Sharma
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Aakar Patel’s ‘After Messiah’ underlines what power can make you do irrespective of idealism
Patel seems to be asking, ‘What will you do if you become powerful?’
Saurabh Sharma
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‘Marginlands’: A timely dive into the lives of people and species hit by environmental exploitation
The accounts in Arati Kumar-Rao’s book are arguments in themselves for better policies to address the grave injustices humans have meted out to the environment.
Saurabh Sharma
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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‘Death was a constant motif in his music’: Jupinderjit Singh, author of ‘Who Killed Moosewala?’
‘Moosewala’s murder could have been prevented had the system intervened’, said Singh. Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was killed on May 29, 2022. He was 29.
Saurabh Sharma
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‘One Small Voice’: This lyrical and poignant debut is a reminder of the consequences of polarisation
The novel characterises and mocks the mechanical repeatability of our existence and place in an increasingly communal world.
Saurabh Sharma
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‘Human artists should create art that has only sparsely existed before’: Writer Karan Madhok
‘I think if one’s work is original enough – and resists being derivative as much as possible – then there is no need to fear AI-based software.’
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘The Company We Keep’ takes a critical look at what’s ailing in Indian corporate culture
However, discussions on Gen Z, queer people, moonlighting, flexible work hours, and non-traditional work modes are missing from the narrative.
Saurabh Sharma
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Women’s Day: Seven unusual (and intensely personal books) about their own lives by women who write
They trace journeys that many would find too overwhelming and personal to write.
Saurabh Sharma
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From memoirs to fiction, from poetry to YA, queer literature offers more reading options than ever
A queer reader surveys the current crop of Indian and global LGBTQIA+ literature.
Saurabh Sharma
The Reel
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Why is this entrepreneur launching bookstores in Delhi when bookshops are closing everywhere?
An interview with Ajay Jain, the founder of Kunzum Travel Café, who has reinvented the brand to sell books.
Saurabh Sharma
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This 2021 translation of a 1939 novel asks whether revenge is a form of nationalism
‘Battlefield’, Jerry Pinto’s English translation of Marathi writer Vishram Bedekar’s ‘Ranaangan’ is a must-read novel in today’s context.
Saurabh Sharma
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The fiercely original ‘Detransition, Baby’ pushes back against heteronormative storytelling
Transwoman Torrey Peters’s novel explores new ground without explaining it tediously.
Saurabh Sharma
The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day