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The 75th anniversary of Victory-over-Japan Day, celebrated in August, marked the end of World War II. But for thousands of Indian soldiers the fighting didn’t stop. Instead, they were ordered straight into new battles, like the Battle of Surabaya, which began 75 years ago this week.
The pandemic saw a steep rise in domestic violence in the country. How a survivor found a sanctuary in an old refuge
Photographer Parthiv Shah invited well-known personalities to record their lockdown isolation with self portraits and selfies. The results were illuminating.
The Gaggle family is all set to make their Diwali trip back to India
A Vadodara-based artist on celebrating the festival of lights while far from family
Homecoming has been fraught with uncertainties in this year of dread. Ahead of Diwali, we look at the many winding roads that led people to their places of comfort and security during the pandemic. First up, a writer stranded in a foreign land, grappling with the notion of boundaries, as she tries to find her way back home
How a 25-year-old rediscovered his hometown and reconnected with his family
NK Singh’s anecdotal account of his eventful career in policymaking is laced with self-deprecating humour and an insight into India’s economic history.
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There’s no doubt that the humble idli is one of India’s most consumed breakfast dish. But what accounts for its popularity?
The 53-year-old director on the making of his web series, Scam 1992, holding strong in the face of failures and why he speaks up on social media
Journalist Declan Walsh on the many Pakistans he saw during his time as a foreign correspondent in the country
How first ladies over the years brought their touch to the sandstones of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
As in life, so in the pandemic, art and creativity are proving to be wellsprings of hope.
How the jeep became India’s favourite all-purpose vehicle
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Every living organism has a role in sustaining the world. But what about humans?
Twenty-five-years after its release, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge continues to be a template for big-budget Bollywood love stories. But did it finish off rebellion in romance?
After a summer of massive protests and standing at the cusp of a significant Presidential election, Indian-American households are grappling with the American racial system like never before.
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For this world to be a civil society of diverse yet connected humans, we must guarantee respect and regard for people with disabilities
Housed within the elegant interiors of the State Library is a rich, unique collection of books
Scavengers deserve more respect than we give them






