Interview with historian Sam Dalrymple, author of Shattered Lands
Dalrymple on why the legacies of partitions linger in the subcontinent
Jeet Thayil in conversation with Jerry Pinto on his new book The Elsewhereans
The poet and novelist on why he feels it is his job to tell stories, no matter what
Lost in memory | Review of The Great pinal Escape by Ghee Bowman
Ghee Bowman brings to light the story of Indian prisoners of World War II who fled from a German camp
Review of The City Under the City by John Kinsella and Jeet Thayil
The poets come together to offer a view of the urban landscape beyond cement and concrete, loss and loneliness
Delhis calligraphers are struggling to protect their art
In an age of emojis and fonts, Delhis calligraphers are struggling to protect the arts soul. We speak to a multi-lingual, pictorial and an Urdu calligrapher to find out how they are revving up the art form to evoke interest in the younger generation
Veterinarian Rana Preet Gill revives memories of the Ghadar movement in her new book
Inspired by the fearlessness of the Ghadar revolutionaries during her research, Veterinary officer Rana Preet Gill wrote her third book on the secular movement that is almost erased out of public memory
A land of djinns and poets:Iran in the crosshairs of history again
Iranis rich in stories linked often to other cultures. A walk through books on Iran, which is an emporia of ideas and beliefs exchanged and exported through the centuries by its merchants, mercenaries and storytellers
Hyderabad witnesses two book launches, traversing non-fiction and fiction
Travel Tales and Close Encounters and Girl in the Meadow and Other Unusual Stories were launched recently
Jobless Mumbai Techie Locks Himself In House For 3 Years After Parents Demise And Brothers Suicide
Online food orders, only contact with the outside world
Donald Trump Threatens To End Subsidies For Elon Musk's Companies, Latter Dares Him To 'Cut It All'
Trump also called for DOGE investigation into Musk's companies. The divide between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has widened further after the former threatened to cut subsidies for Tesla.
Man Jumps Off Disney Cruise After Daughter Falls Into The Ocean; Video Of Rescue Goes Viral
The girl fell off the fourth deck. A father risked his life to save his daughter after she fell off a Disney Dream cruise ship into the ocean on June 29.
Internet Adores Shreyas Iyer's Mother As She Bowls Him Out At Home; 'Look At Her Celebration'
Iyer enjoys a break from cricket. Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer shared a joyful moment playing indoor cricket with his mother at their home, a scene that has captured the hearts of fans online.
'If This Bill Passes...': Elon Musk On When He'll Launch The America Party Trump Is Against
Trump has warned Musk against launching a new party. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed when he might launch The America Party, an alternative to the Republican and the Democratic parties.
Indian In US Shares He Was Stopped From Speaking In Meetings Due To His Accent; 'Felt Insulted'
Redditors sympathise with him. A 32-year-old Indian man working in the US has shared a disheartening experience of being asked to stop speaking in a team meeting because his accent was deemed difficult to understand.
American Vlogger Can't Stop Laughing As Indian Mom Feeds Him With Her Hands; Netizens Amused
Many Indians can relate. An American vlogger's video of being fed by an Indian woman is going viral for its relatability.
Childrens author Khyrunnisa A on her latest book in the Butterfingers series
Khyrunnisa A on her book The World of Butterfingers : The Halloween Adventure And Other Stories, a collection of three comics and what keeps her going as writer
Zara Chowdhary wins 2025 Shakti Bhatt award for debut memoir
Her book The Lucky Ones mines generational family trauma to document three months of sectarian violence in Ms. Chowdharys hometown Ahmedabad during 2002 Gujarat riots
Elon Musk Wants Everyone To Have 3 Kids To Avoid Population Collapse
Musk himself has 14 children. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reignited the conversation around global population decline, urging parents to have at least three children to ensure the survival of the human race.
Shikhar Dhawan Used To 'Smuggle' His Girlfriend Into Hotel Room, Rohit Sharma Was Annoyed
Dhawan shares stories from 2006. Shikhar Dhawan has made some interesting revelations of his past life when he was high on love and his cricketing career was just taking off.
The wedding is estimated to cost between $46.5-$55.6 million. The internet is getting increasingly frustrated as news of Jeff Bezos's wedding with Lauren Sanchez in Italy is grabbing headlines.
Kim Jong Un Inaugurates Sprawling Beach Resort To Boost Tourism, But It's Not For Everyone
Not everyone is welcome here. North Korea's Kim Jong Un inaugurated a sea-side resort built to boost tourism but it's not open to everyone.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2000 Crore Deal With AlNassr Includes Private Jets, Club Stake And More
The contract is valid until 2027. Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new deal with Saudi Arabia's AlNassr club which entails all the luxuries in the world.
Poetrys role in queer visibility: in conversation with Stephanie Burt
Wonderful poems can arise from fear and codes, as well as from self-disclosure and pride, says the Harvard professor on her new anthology Super Gay Poems
A subcontinent of self | Review of Tempest on River Silent by Sandeep Khanna
This warmly written bildungsroman deftly navigates the last 50 years of India, with a mix of the personal, the social and the political
'Disturbing, Terrifying': Doctor Slams Woman For Rinsing Eyes With Urine, Warns Against Following It
Warning against dangerous trend. A recent viral social media post promoting the use of urine as an eye wash has sparked alarm among medical professionals, who are urging the public to avoid this dangerous practice.
Zelenskyy Gets Internet's Attention After Wearing A Suit To NATO Summit; 'Hell Must've Frozen Over'
Zelenskyy was trolled for not wearing a suit for his visit to the White House. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ignited discussions on social media after appearing at the NATO summit in The Hague dressed in a black suit-style jacket and shirt.
Queen Mxima Of Netherlands Amuses Internet With Her Mimicry Of Trump's Expressions; Watch
The video is being widely circulated online. Queen Mxima, wife of Netherlands King Willem Alexander is going viral online for mimicking US President Donald Trump's facial expression.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez Trolled For Their 'No Gifts' Wedding Invite; 'What Else Do They Need?'
Many Venice residents are opposing the extravagant wedding. Billionaire Jeff Bezos is preparing for the wedding of the century with his fiance Lauren Sanchez.
Voices from the margins: Dalit, women refugee accounts of the Bengal Partition
Though the writings on Partition are rightly about loss, writers are also looking at other areas. While a Dalit writer has written his experience of untouchability, another new book underscores that women refugees of Bengal played an important role in shaping the womens movement
English writer George Orwell was born on this day in 1903. Here is a quiz on one of the most well-known and prolific writers of the 20th century.
Mohammed Siraj Expresses Frustration Over Yashasvi Jaiswals Costly Drop In India Vs England
Siraj frustrated after Jaiswals costly dropped catch.
England Pull Off Historic Chase To Defeat India In Thrilling First Test At Headingley
England chase 371 to stun India in thrilling first Test.
Reforms are both economic and political, says historian David C. Engerman
In his book Apostles of Development, Engermantalks about what he has learnt from the lives and work of six South Asian economists
Shuklas book is a memoir as well as a log on the journey of weather and climate science in India
B-2 Bombers Are Nothing Short Of A 'Flying Hotel'; Here's How Their Pilots Survived 37-Hour Mission
The Bombers flew for 37 hours straight to launch strikes on Iran. The B-2 Spirit Bomber recently showcased its might in Operation Midnight Hammer, striking Irans three main nuclear sites on June 21.
American Woman Reveals Why She Chose 'Extraordinary' Life In India; Netizens Applaud Her Honesty
The woman moved to India four years ago. Kristen Fischer, an American woman who relocated her family to India four years ago, is winning hearts with her story of trading an average life in the United States for an extraordinary one in India.
IndiGo's Trainee Pilot Alleges Casteism, Pressure To Quit From Colleagues; 'Go Stitch Slippers'
The complainant reportedly claimed that no action has been taken by the airline. A trainee pilot with IndiGo Airlines, Sharan Kumar, has accused three colleagues of subjecting him to caste-based abuse and harassment at the workplace.
Watch Moment India Won Champions Trophy Final 12 Years Ago Today; 'I Had Lost Hope' Fans Recall
Relive the moment. On this day 12 years ago, India lifted its first Champions Trophy under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Modi Reveals Real Reason He Refused Trumps Invite After G7 Summit Triggering Memefest Online: Watch
Modi refused dinner with Trump for this reason (and not Croatia trip)
Ben Stokes Vs Rishabh Pant: The Showdown That Lit Up The First IND-ENG Test At Leeds
Stokes-Pant duel electrifies opening India-England Test showdown.
India rejects Trump's claims again. Several Americans are seeing right through US President Donald Trump who has been claiming he stopped a potential nuclear war by brokering peace between India and Pakistan.
Sachin Fans Hail Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy For India-England Test Series; 'Perfect Tribute'
India-England test series begins. India's series against England began on June 20 at the Headingley Carnegie ground in Leeds, with the hosts choosing to bowl first.
Indians Cringe At Desi Travellers Dancing In Public In Thailand; 'Beyond Moronic'
Video embarrasses Indians online. Indians are feeling embarrassed online over the behaviour of their countrymen in Thailand.
Telegram founder's plans for his $17 billion fortune Telegram founder's plans for his $17 billion fortune.
Woman Arrested For Threatening To Crash Air India Express Flight Over Luggage Dispute
The woman got into a heated argument over luggage issue. A female doctor from Bengaluru has been arrested for her unruly behaviour onboard an Air India Express plane.
Cybertruck Burned At 2,760C Causing Late Owner's Bones To Disintegrate: Lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges Cybertruck's design flaws caused the death. Tesla is currently dealing with case about a man who died an excruciatingly painful death in its much-hyped Cybertruck.
'I Was Wrong': Sam Altman Takes Shots At Elon Musk For 'Abusing' Power For Unfair Competition
Musk reacts to power abuse accusation. Billionaire Elon Musk has again clapped back at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after the latter accused the billionaire of abusing his powers in the US government for unfair competition.
Karnataka's Proposal Of 12-Hour Shift For IT Sector Has The Internet Talking About Salary, Commute
Govt proposal faces opposition. A recent proposal by the Karnataka government to amend labor laws, extending daily work hours and overtime limits, has triggered widespread discussion online.
Review of SrinathRaghavans new book on Indira Gandhi
In Indira Gandhi and the Years That Transformed India, the author examines the former Prime Ministers Caesarist style of leadership
Airborne dangers: why breath should not be taken for granted
Writers are immersing themselves in studying aerobiology and how it impacts human lives, especially after COVID-19; others are finding out more about the right way to breathe, and a journalist travelled the world to figure out what went wrong in how human beings are breathing
India got a last-minute invite to the G7
Modis Exquisite SIlver Clutch Purse Gift For First Lady Of Cyprus Triggers Meloni Memefest Online
After all, we are the 4th largest economy err pakodanomy
'Mass Murderer, Shame On You': Pakistanis In US Heckle Pak Army Chief Asim Munir; Watch
Asim Munir gets impolite greeting. Pakistan's Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir faced heckling from Pakistani Americans in the US, who are seemingly upset from the current regime.
Alex Soros marries Huma Abedin George Soros son Alex marries ex-Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin.
Watch: College Students Climb Down Balcony After Air India Plane Crash On Their Building
Nearly 10 people died in the medical college. Days after the tragic Air India plane crash, a new video has surfaced from the BJ Medical College where students tried to escape from balconies.
Haryana Murder Case Solved: Model Sheetal Choudhary's Boyfriend With 2 Kids Confesses To Crime
The murder occurred on Saturday. The mystery of Sheetal Chaudhary's murder has been solved with the arrest of her boyfriend Sunil.
Israel's Missile Strikes State TV During Live Broadcast In Iran; Video Surfaces
Israel has issued evacuation warning for Tehran. As Israel continues to launch missiles on Iran, a missile struck a TV studio during live broadcast in Tehran on Monday.
Vietnamese cuisine supremacy
A new book documents Girish Karnads cinematic journey
Author Muralidhara Khajanes Karnad Kaleidoscope takes a closer look at the legendary actor and playwrights creative process.
MI16 Appoints First Female Chief In Over 100 Year History; Internet Reacts With Judy Dench Memes
Blaise Florence Metreweli will be UKs next spy chief
Daily Quiz | On the novel Ulysses
On the occasion of Bloomsday, a quiz on James Joyces acclaimed modernist novelUlysses
Video angers the internet. A woman is facing the wrath of social media for sharing a reel filmed inside an empty Air India plane.
US Mulls Banning Citizens From 36 More Countries For Security Reasons
Travel ban extension on 36 countries likely. The US government is contemplating to extend its travel restrictions to 36 additional countries due to security reasons.
Air India Crash: New Video Shows Lone Survivor Walking Toward Locals
The man was the only survivor out of 242 people. The crash of an Air India plane on Thursday shocked the entire world but equally shocking was a man walking out alive out of the fireball that consumed all other passengers.
Anti-Trump Protests Draw More Crowd Than US Army's $45 Million Parade; Internet Reacts With Memes
US army parade fails to impress many. The world, including Americans, is mocking the US military for its lackluster parade on Saturday.
Mayday! Mayday!: Air India Pilots Final Cry Before Fatal Ahmedabad Crash
Last words before fatal crash Thrust not achieved fallingAir India Flight 171s final call before the fatal crash revealed possible thrust failure during takeoff.
Air India Flight Attendant Caught Smuggling 1.41 Cr Gold
A total of 1.373 kg gold seized Air India crew member arrested in Mumbai for smuggling 1.41 crore worth of gold.
Tragedy in Uttarakhand: Helicopter Carrying Devotees to Kedarnath Crashes, 7 Killed
Seven die in chopper tragedy Seven killed as Kedarnath-bound helicopter crashes near Gaurikund shortly after takeoff.
Israeli Military apologises for wrong map Israeli Military apologises for wrong map showing Jammu & Kashmir as part of Pakistan.
W.B. Yeats was born on this day in 1865. Here is a quiz on one of the foremost figures of 20th-century English literature
I try not to stay away from tropes because they do exist: queer author Naoise Dolan
Dolans latest novel, The Happy Couple, was longlisted for the 2024 Polari Book Prize that celebrates LGBTQIA+ writers works in the U.K.
Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Ahmedabad Air India tragedy Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Ahmedabad Air India tragedy.
Reading station: Chennai Central Metro now has a book park
The initiative will look to cash in on the large number of passengers who pass through Central Metro, and will hopefully serve as a model for similar enterprises across the country
When we talk about authors switching languages, its always men, says the Pulitzer-winning writer, determined to change such thinking
Goa noir | Review of Scarlet Sands by Udayan Mukherjee
With a keen reporters eye, the author lays bare the faultlines of contemporary society
All you need is love: Why Rumi lives inside everyone in times of gloom
The Sufi poet is the bestselling author in many parts of the world, and books on this 13th century advocator of love keep coming. Writers like Brad Gooch point out that Rumi made claims for a religion of love that went beyond organised faith, and therein lies the reason for his universal appeal
Eyewitnesses Reveal Disturbing Details Of Air India Plane Crash; 'Lot Of Bodies...'
Reports many were killed in the crash. An eyewitness has shared a horrific account of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad which is feared to have killed many passengers.
Barron Trump's Friend Bo Loudon Claims He Got Khaby Lame Detained; 'I Worked With Trump's ICE'
Khaby Lame has left the US after brief detention. 18-year-old conservative influencer Bo Loudon, who describes himself as Barron Trumps est friend, has claimed responsibility for alerting authorities about Khaby Lames immigration status.
London-Bound Air India Plane With 242 People Onboard Crashes In Ahmedabad; Videos Surface
Rescue operations are underway. An Air India plane with nearly 250 people on board has reportedly crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Elon Musk's Post Regretting Feud With Donald Trump Raises His Net Worth By Almost $200 Million
Trump also reacted to Musk's regretful post. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk saw his net worth reportedly soar by $191 million to $411.4 billion after publicly expressing regret about targeting US President Donald Trump.
Campus portraits | Review of Perumal Murugans Students Etched in Memory
Writer Perumal Murugans deeply-observed sketches about his teaching experience is a must-read for both students and educators
Why C. Sankaran Nairs legacy cannot be compartmentalised
The political appropriation of Sir C. Sankaran Nairs legacy by both the BJP and the Congress is deeply problematic, given his complex historical positioning
'Having The Best Time': Foreigner Debunks Myths About 'Dirty & Unsafe' India In Viral Video
Best tourism promotion for Kerala. A foreign travellers heartfelt video celebrating her transformative experience in Kerala has gone viral as it challenges long-held stereotypes about India.
Gukesh Reveals His Favourite Magnus Carlsen Table Slam Meme; 'Was Laughing For 10 Minutes'
Gukesh reveals his favourite meme. During an interview with ChessBase India, Gukesh revealed he also saw the memes recreated from his match with Magnus Carlsen and revealed his favourite one.
Masked Los Angeles Rioters Clear Apple & Adidas Stores In Minutes; Video Goes Viral
What happened to LA? Third world country-like scenes emerged from Los Angeles, California as looters ran amok in the city.
Meghalaya Murder Case: Sonam Raghuvanshi Was Against Marriage, Warned Her Mother Of 'Consequences'
Alleged killer bride. Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of plotting her husband Raja's murder, reportedly warned her mother of consequences for their marriage.
Indian comfort food meets Ayurveda in Sapna Punjabis Dal Chawal
Culinary wellness specialist Sapna Punjabi celebrates everyday Indian dishes and their Ayurvedic roots in her debut cookbook, Dal Chawal
Shukar hai it was not ANI ;-)
The municipal corporation had to step in. A Gulmohar tree in Punes Pimpri area briefly became the center of a spiritual frenzy as people started worshipping it for the holy water it was releasing.
