Classic Books
-
How ‘The Tibetan Book of the Dead’ gives a compelling Buddhist perspective on death
It contains vivid descriptions of the intermediary states between death and rebirth that are, like other medieval texts, often illustrated.
Pema Düddul, The Conversation
-
When classic stories get reinvented, can they ever be a success? Five get reviewed
What happened after these famous novels ended? The story continues.
Hetta Howes, The Conversation
-
How a new theatre production pulls George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ into the era of Trumpism
This version adheres closely to Orwell’s text while simultaneously brimming with contemporary references.
Helen Trenos, The Conversation
Trending
-
Live
India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Gold for Bopanna-Bhosale, three medals assured in boxing
Live -
What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
-
Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
-
How a mysterious diamond trader inspired the first American novel on India
-
Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
-
Satyajit Ray centenary: Professor Shonku’s world no longer exists. Can he still cast a spell?
Satyajit Ray’s eccentric super-scientist charmed generations of Bengali children, once upon a time. Today’s children may be less impressed.
Atanu Biswas
-
Revisiting ‘The Descent of Man’: Darwin’s 150-year-old classic on sex, race and our ape ancestry
It is striking how some of Darwin’s most radical claims are now taken for granted while some of his other views were clearly embedded in Victorian stereotypes.
Ian Hesketh, The Conversation & Henry-James Meiring, The Conversation
-
To admire Daphne du Maurier, the novel we must read is not ‘Rebecca’ but ‘My Cousin Rachel’
The ambiguities of the central character make both her and the novel impossible to pin down to a framework we know and understand.
Radhika Oberoi
Video
-
Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
-
Watch: New York streets, homes and metro stations heavily flooded after rain
-
Watch: Skydiver makes cereal and eats it too while parachuting to the ground
-
Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
-
Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore