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In a new book, violinist L Subramaniam looks at how Carnatic music developed over the centuries
In the injustice of Bhutan’s ‘mindfulness city’, a plea to King Jigme Khesar
With the Waqf Bill, the state brings a legal bulldozer to minority rights
Kele ki machchli, moong dal ke shami kebab, atte ka keema: The faux ‘meat’ dishes of Kayasth cuisine
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How the ghats of Banaras became a defining image of the ancient city
A walk down the memory lane of my cinema-obsessed youth
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Proverbs
What proverbs about women’s feet (and bodies) from across the world teach us about gender norms
Mineke Schipper
· Dec 18, 2017 · 08:30 am