Mira Patel

Mira Patel has an academic background in international affairs and has worked in research and public policy. You can follow her on Twitter @patelsmira

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Mehernosh Mullan, a fifth-generation shop owner on Princess Street, sells sandalwood sticks to a woman preparing to offer them to the Parsi sacred fire. (Rahul Patel)

The last word: Parsiana’s end and the uncertain future of the Parsis of BombaySubscriber Only

September 24, 2025 10:00 IST

The closure of Parsiana marks more than the end of a magazine — it signals the fading voice of a community long central to Bombay’s cultural and civic life.

Thu, Sep 25, 2025

Inside US President Harry Truman’s decision to bomb Hiroshima and NagasakiSubscriber Only

August 07, 2025 20:38 IST

Although nuclear weapons have thus served as a deterrent, the decision to unleash such a force of devastation was difficult at the time.

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Norway’s deadliest terrorist calls 3-room prison cell with PlayStation, treadmill ‘unjust punishment’Subscriber Only

July 23, 2025 16:59 IST

Anders Behring Breivik's current cell is a two-storey complex with a kitchen, dining room, and TV room equipped with an Xbox. He has a treadmill, fridge, DVD player, PlayStation, and a typewriter at his desk.

Wed, Jul 23, 2025

Shahed: The $50,000 Iranian drone that Russia is using to launch nightly attacks on UkraineSubscriber Only

July 17, 2025 19:18 IST

How Iran’s Shahed drones became Russia’s favorite weapon—and a nightmare for the West.

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The Kennedy curse: The tragedy of America’s royal familySubscriber Only

July 16, 2025 20:47 IST

The Kennedy family has dominated American public life, their politics as famous as their personal tribulations.

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

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Harvard to transgender rights: The many lawsuits against Donald TrumpSubscriber Only

July 16, 2025 16:30 IST

While serious federal cases—like those accusing Trump of tampering with the 2020 election or mishandling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate—were dropped in late 2024, many other lawsuits remain active.

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

On Nikola Tesla’s 169th birth anniversary, why his rivalry with Thomas Edison is still electrifyingSubscriber Only

July 10, 2025 09:00 IST

While the Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison initially started as collaborators, their relationship soon turned sour.

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

The first Sony Walkman at a store in Tokyo. (Wikimedia Commons)

Rewind, Replay: How the Walkman changed the way we hear musicSubscriber Only

July 05, 2025 17:26 IST

In the late 1970s, music was loud, shared, and rooted in place — until Sony’s Walkman turned it into something personal and portable. From Tokyo to New York, this pocket-sized cassette player changed not just how we heard music, but how we moved through the world.

Mon, Jul 07, 2025

Why Pakistan is among last 2 countries where polio remains an endemicSubscriber Only

July 03, 2025 15:00 IST

By weaponising public health, the American government created at atmosphere of distrust, one that continues to affect unvaccinated Pakistanis today.

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Organisers of the Glastonbury Festival have criticised chants by duo Bob Vylan (AP)

Why music duo Bob Vylan’s pro-Palestine chants at UK festival prompted US visa banSubscriber Only

July 01, 2025 20:54 IST

The little known duo aren't the first artists to use the stage as a medium for political protests

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

What is the ‘Einstein visa’ controversy and why the ‘math ain’t mathing’ in Melania Trump’s caseSubscriber Only

June 30, 2025 17:49 IST

Einstein Visa: Success grants a green card, offering permanent residency and a path to citizenship.

Tue, Jul 01, 2025

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Trump wants Nobel for Iran ceasefire; last prize for Middle East peace was in 1994Subscriber Only

June 25, 2025 22:58 IST

The only time the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded for brokering peace in the Middle East was in 1994 when an unlikely trio offered glimmers of stability.

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Explained: The life and beliefs of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali KhameneiSubscriber Only

June 20, 2025 07:03 IST

Who is the cleric who leads the Islamic Republic? What does he believe in? And what does Iran look like under his rule?

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

Trump military parade 2025: Why is the US holding a military parade on Sunday — Trump’s birthdaySubscriber Only

June 14, 2025 23:02 IST

Trump DC military parade 2025: Where will the military parade be held? What is the cost? Is it an annual affair? We answer.

Sun, Jun 15, 2025

Ahmedabad plane crash brings up memories of Indian Airlines flight’s 1988 air tragedySubscriber Only

June 12, 2025 21:07 IST

Indian Airlines Flight 113, a Boeing 737, crashed just 2.5 km from the runway at Ahmedabad airport, killing 133 of the 135 people on board on October 19, 1988.

Fri, Jun 13, 2025