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The ground beneath their feet

October 31, 2021 11:01 am

In a long history of migrants, indentured or willing, like the Gujaratis of South Africa, the quest for home comes alive in the stories of ocean crossers, rebels and poets

Book Review - Ahmedabad: A City in the World

May 09, 2015 12:00 am

A powerful sketch of Ahmedabad and its all too frequent complicity in communal violence.

Mascara and Black Nail Polish

May 23, 2009 4:47 pm

Watching Kris Allen beat Adam Lambert to win the title of American Idol was like witnessing a Maruti 800 steal a march over a Porsche.

Latest News

SIR hearing rules eased: Know who all are exempted

January 9, 2026 05:54 IST

The decision aims to make the verification process "hassle-free" for citizens currently away from the state or those with physical limitations.

India upheld its history and culture through authentic evidence, says Yogi at book launch

January 9, 2026 05:50 IST

Says ‘Early North India and Its Coinage’, published by Hinduja foundation, counters Western narratives to distort India’s historical, democratic traditions

‘Akin to raid on a party office’: ED action adds to Opposition unease

January 9, 2026 05:55 IST

I-PAC’s other big client is DMK; TN also headed to polls

‘Attack on freedom of language’: Siddaramaiah slams Kerala Bill mandating Malayalam in schools, cites Kannada speakers of Kasaragod

January 9, 2026 05:48 IST

CM Siddaramaiah says the border district of Kasaragod emotionally belongs to Karnataka even though it is part of Kerala administratively.

Kite flyers from Ukraine, Russia, Columbia, to participate in IKF 2026

January 9, 2026 05:40 IST

Among 135 kite flyers from 50 countries at IKF 2026, the highest number of participants are from Chile, Columbia and Republic of Korea, with six kite flyers each.

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders 

January 9, 2026 05:33 IST

Ahead of voting, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill, which would provide a three-year extension of the subsidy, would increase the nation's deficit by about USD 80.6 billion over the decade.

Gandhinagar typhoid cases: NHRC issues suo motu notice to Gujarat, seeks report

January 9, 2026 05:22 IST

The commission has issued a notice to the state Chief Secretary, seeking a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

Reforms by Modi govt keeping Indian economy strong, says BJP

January 9, 2026 05:16 IST

At a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal said India’s economy is projected to grow at a robust 7.4% in FY 2025-26 and that the quarterly trend shows “consistent strength” with India performing well across all major sectors.

Trump team pitches $400 million White House ballroom, eyes West Wing addition

January 9, 2026 05:16 IST

Donald Trump ordered the demolition of the White House’s East Wing last year to make way for the new structure.

Delhi Confidential: US & Them

January 9, 2026 05:14 IST

FORMER FOREIGN minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid took an indirect swipe at External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s 2022 comment on EU: “Europe (thinks their) problems are the world’s problems, but the world’s problems are not Europe’s problems”.

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