The woman who defied market traditions and men’s opposition to create Barbie

In the 60th anniversary year of the world’s most famous doll, a look back at the journey of its creator, Ruth Handler.

Bertrand Venard, The Conversation

· 2 minutes ago

Life after Lola Kutty: Anuradha Menon talks stand-up comedy and why Channel V’s demise was expected

Anuradha Menon’s dreams of being a theatre star led to a seven-year stint as the madcap Lola Kutty. Now she is back with a standup special, ‘Wonder Menon’.

Devarsi Ghosh

· Yesterday · 11:30 am

As site of India’s first film screening faces demolition in Mumbai, heritage experts are dismayed

The 150-year-old Esplanade Mansion – which started life as the luxurious Watson’s Hotel – is India’s oldest cast iron building.

Aarefa Johari

· Jun 18, 2019 · 09:00 am

Pride month: These 18th-century Ottoman manuscripts feature poems, images celebrating same-sex love

The pictures raise important questions about sexuality and identity in 17th- and 18th-century Turkey.

Dr Michael Erdman

· Jun 17, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Could the plastic ban in Jammu and Kashmir revive its traditional wicker industry?

The promotion of local products can help save the environment from plastic waste and revive a dying handicraft industry.

Athar Parvaiz

· Jun 16, 2019 · 08:30 pm

India’s online entertainment economy is booming – and could triple in size by 2023

Growing revenues for video, e-sports and music platforms point to a wealth of potential.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Jun 16, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Happiness may be a choice – but current economic structures don’t make it easy, says researcher

If we want to live happier and more fulfilling lives, it is time for everyone, at every level of society, to make different choices.

Christopher Boone, The Conversation

· Jun 15, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Catch me if you can: The American smuggler who left Indian police red-faced twice in the 1960s

A charming figure, Daniel Hailey Walcott Jr. hoodwinked a lot of people in his life, but none more so than the Indian authorities.

Abeer Kapoor

· Jun 14, 2019 · 11:30 am

Death on the Everest: Should inexperienced enthusiasts be allowed to climb dangerous mountains?

Package expeditions and the ease of getting permits to scale peaks have led to safety issues, deaths, overcrowding and environmental damage.

Yana Wengel, The Conversation

· Jun 13, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Stop pressing the snooze button – it’s what’s making you tired

Taking that ten-minute nap confuses your brain.

Steven Bender, The Conversation

· Jun 11, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Dr John (1941-2019): The Night Tripper belongs to the world – but more so to New Orleans

Skipping across genres, the voodoo-inspired musician mirrored the relationship between the city’s social fabric and its musical heritage.

Adam Behr, The Conversation

· Jun 11, 2019 · 09:30 pm

How Alyque Padamsee debuted Girish Karnad’s ‘Tughlaq’ in English (and added a monologue)

‘When I first asked Girish to do an English version, he refused.’

Alyque Padamsee

· Jun 11, 2019 · 08:30 am