As the G20 announces a pathbreaking economic corridor between India and Europe, here's what we know about its predecessor — the ancient Red Sea trade route, much bigger and historically more significant than the overland route from China.
Anyone who wishes to see the draw at the Jaipur Literature Festival should visit Jaipur Railway Station one evening and see all the book-loving students camping on the platforms. They may not be able to afford a hostel bed but they've found ways of getting to Jaipur from Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kashmir to supercharge their minds.
