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Culture
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
Svetoslav Roerich remained ‘stateless’ in India for decades before taking an oath of allegiance to the Indian constitution.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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High cholesterol: Supplements alone do little but a healthy diet can make a difference
Fibre-rich food, probiotics and a good lifestyle together can help with heart health.
Lauren Ball, The Conversation & Emily Burch, The Conversation
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How humility can help us look beyond our self-centeredness and be better human beings
While courage, compassion and generosity play critical roles in living an admirable life, humility is the most foundational virtue of them all.
Jen Cole Wright, The Conversation
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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From the biography: Why Indira Gandhi saw young Farooq Abdullah as the future leader of Kashmir
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When Dev Anand was mistaken for a taxi driver
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The cost of protesting against mining in Gadchiroli
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Counterview: What Arundhati Roy and the secular intelligentsia get wrong about Modi’s India
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A kimono ban? China drafts law to ban clothing ‘hurtful’ of national sentiment and spirits
The memory of Japanese wartime atrocities as well as the Chinese view of Japan as a US ‘lackey’ appears to have fuelled the need to ban the kimono.
Antonia Finnane, The Conversation
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How camels from Punjab ended up joining a police force in southern Africa
In the early 20th century, an infectious disease killed thousands of cattle in Southern Rhodesia, creating an unlikely demand.
Ajay Kamalakaran
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Food, activity and sleep: How to improve ‘sluggish’ metabolism
A ‘slow’ metabolism is the first thing to be blamed when weight loss becomes a struggle.
Nick Fuller, The Conversation
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‘You’re not telling my story but selling it’: Comedian’s spoof on Humans Of Bombay’s business model
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Watch: Google looks at its own history with animated doodle to celebrate its 25th birthday
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Watch: Over 200 dogs attend outdoor screening of ‘PAW Patrol’ movie in the US to set world record
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Watch: Mumbai Police band Khaki Studio performs devotional song for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
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Watch: When cricket legend Kapil Dev got ‘kidnapped’ for a streaming platform’s World Cup 2023 ad
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In the poetry of Amir Khusrau, food is served with style and flourish
Through food references, the great poet shone indirect light on the society and culture of India in the 13th and 14th century.
Priyadarshini Chatterjee
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Chocolate jars, endless aisles: Buying groceries has become easier – but less fun
Digital convenience and immediacy have saved time but each occasion is a reminder of the analogue past.
Rohan Banerjee
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Bombay is better than Calcutta: Impressions of a US novelist in early 20th-century India
The witty EW Howe seemed particularly fascinated with Rajasthani landscapes and Bombay’s affluence.
Ajay Kamalakaran
The Reel
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Watch: The first teaser of ‘Tiger 3’ is out
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‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley’ review: Flippant fun gets in the way of suspense
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In ‘Paradise’, an Indian marriage is tested by the Sri Lankan economic crisis
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‘Aankh Micholi’ trailer: Two families clash over a wedding
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Watch: Faith is put to the test in coming-of-age film ‘Bhagwan Bharose’
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Millenials and Gen Z splurging on love are accumulating ‘dating debt’, says US study
Whether it’s a lavish dinner at a high-end restaurant or gifting a designer handbag, these actions become markers of distinction and status.
Omar H Fares, The Conversation & Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee, The Conversation
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The real history of Champagne
The wine may be deeply French – but the English invented the bubbles.
Garritt C Van Dyk, The Conversation
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How the Chakhesang Naga community weaves a world of meaning into a shawl
Members of the tribe are allowed to wear the apparel only when they have acquired enough social status.
Kamayani Sharma
The Field
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Asian Games, Equestrian: Sudipti Hajela reflects on first gold in 41 years – ‘It feels surreal’
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India at Asian Games, Sept 27, live blog: Shooters win five medals including two gold medals
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India at Asian Games, Sept 27 schedule: Campaign begins for women’s hockey, Shiva Thapa in boxing
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Watch, Asian Games: The Indian dressage team win the country’s first equestrian gold after 41 years
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Asian Games, Hockey: Ishika Chaudhary’s self-driven journey from Gwalior to Hangzhou, and beyond