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
Trending
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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The Jammu and Kashmir voter who is fighting corruption in job recruitments
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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 Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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