Essential Literature
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The Buddhist monk from Tibet who gave up his monastic vows in India and advocated sexual freedom
One of the Sanskrit classics that Gendun Chopel studied was the Kama Sutra, after which he decided to compose his own treatise on passion.
Donald S Lopez Jr, Aeon
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These new digitised manuscripts throw new light on one of the greatest port cities in Southeast Asia
Makasar, comprising the twin kingdoms of Gowa and Tallo’ on Indonesia’s South Sulawesi island, was a gateway to the spice trade route.
Annabel Teh Gallop
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Photos: The medieval-era Qurans with 30 leaves, one for each day of the month
These copies are based on the 30 equal sections.
Ursula Sims-Williams
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Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu likely to receive very heavy rainfall amid possible cyclone
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Pithora is for the gods, not for products, say Adivasis
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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From Padmavati Devi Phukanani to Indira Goswami, women have revolutionised Assamese literature
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How cash-for-votes could swing the Telangana elections
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What led to the 13th-century revolution that made modern English poetry possible?
What paved the way for Chaucer’s Iambic Pentimetre.
Eric Weiskott
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How Shakespeare helped shape Germaine Greer’s feminist masterpiece
Reading 'The Female Eunuch' for evidence of the Bard reveals a new kind of book.
Rachel Buchanan, The Conversation
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Literary Notes: The 100 best Urdu books
Essential writings on history, culture, philosophy and religion.
Rauf Parekh
Video
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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Watch: Australian teacher explains how to master English pronunciation and talk like Shashi Tharoor
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On TV: Reporter crawls through roadside pipe to show how trapped workers were rescued in Uttarakhand
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IFFI Goa: Michael Douglas tries the ‘Naatu Naatu’ hookstep, delivers Amitabh Bachchan’s dialogue
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Caught on camera: Panic after passenger jumps out of emergency exit of plane at US airport