‘He was the Google of Mumbai’: Foy Nissen’s photos reveal his intimate relationship with the city

An exhibition is showcasing rare photographs by the beloved documentarian of Mumbai.

Aarefa Johari

· Mar 19, 2019 · 11:30 am

Why the Portuguese administrators in India tried to stop the handover of Bombay to the British

In return for the ‘seven islands’ and other privileges, England had made many promises to Lisbon, not all of which it kept.

Luis Dias

· Jun 10, 2021 · 11:30 am

Sex worker, con-woman, serial murderess: The story of Troilokya, who terrorised Calcutta in 1800s

Troilokya and her partner cheated several men and women, before their crimes took a murderous turn.

Deepanjan Ghosh

· Nov 26, 2018 · 11:30 am

While touring the US, Ravi Shankar left a gentle footprint on jazz

The sitarist wasn’t a jazz musician, nor did he claim to be one. But his music informed the work of many jazz greats.

Raquel Rodriguez

· Jun 06, 2021 · 11:30 am

How Suket Dhir went from being a drifter to a ‘global fashion superstar in the making’

The designer’s story proves that good things come to those who wait.

Natasha Khurana

· Jan 04, 2017 · 11:30 am

The story of the dacoit who spread violence to influence India’s first general elections

Egged on by minor princes, Bhupat Singh killed many innocents in Saurashtra to create the impression that ‘lawlessness was the result of democratic rule’.

Anu Kumar

· Mar 26, 2019 · 11:30 am

The harmonium was born in Europe – so how did it become synonymous with Indian music?

The journey of the instrument across continents and centuries.

Vishwas R. Gaitonde

· Aug 19, 2016 · 11:30 am

The best of 2018: Which Bluetooth speakers should you buy for your home?

If you want a simple, fun wireless speaker that can fill a room with clean, full sound, this is an ideal choice.

Brent Butterworth

· Oct 26, 2018 · 11:30 am

How a Mumbai scientist helped bring together India’s obsessive record collectors

After amassing records over five decades and building a community, Suresh Chandvankar is introspecting: ‘What is this passion? Where does it come from?’

Rudradeep Bhattacharjee

· Jan 28, 2019 · 11:30 am

The Indian history of the racist, slave-trading Yale University founder

The university has renamed a college to distance itself from a white supremacist – but what about Elihu Yale’s misdeeds?

Geeta Doctor

· Feb 15, 2017 · 11:30 am

Meet Dhruv Rathee, the 23-year-old YouTuber whose videos are infuriating Modi’s admirers

In a short while, Rathee has become a part of a group of solo operators dedicated to fact-checking and sparring with the ruling government.

Devarsi Ghosh

· May 16, 2018 · 11:30 am

Catharsis through vomiting: My experiences with an ancient Amazonian drug at a Haryana farmhouse

What happened when a bunch of Indians got together to try ayahuasca, the hallucinogenic drink that’s all the craze among celebrities and in Silicon Valley.

Vivek Gopal

· Apr 02, 2019 · 11:30 am