Author Ruchir Joshi on Calcutta’s tumultuous years, short attention spans and 'Great Eastern Hotel'
Joshi discusses his latest book, his approach to historical fiction, and whether 900 pages was an ambitious effort
By Shubhangi Shah May 22, 2025
Society
Lincoln artefacts fetch millions in auction, but at what cost?
The auction featured 144 objects, 136 of which were sold to repay an $8 million debt from 2007—a cultural loss, historians say
By Nuha Nayab May 23, 2025
Postcards from a parallel universe: Trump, tariffs, and the Great South African safari
Donald Trump’s obsession with “land seizures” and “white genocide” in South Africa isn’t new. It’s a cocktail of half-baked Breitbart headlines, Fox News fever dreams, and Elon Musk tweets stirred together and served warm under a Confederate flag
By Philip George May 23, 2025-
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Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ is a stirring depiction of Muslim women’s plight
Through 12 short stories published over three decades, the writer portrays the pain and suffering of Muslim women in south India
By Nayan Joji May 21, 2025 -
Front row cool: The mountains, the myths, and the men who never tried
A postcard from the foot of the glorious mountain range in northern Tuscany, Italy
By Philip George May 18, 2025 -
Sir David Attenborough: A trailblazer at 99
The beloved biologist and broadcaster’s 99th birthday coincides with the global release of ‘Oceans’, a marine documentary film
By Kripa Elsa Varghese May 08, 2025 -
Digital Ajanta murals, sacred Buddhist relics: India, Vietnam deepen spiritual connect
Ahead of UN Day of Vesak, union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju attends the event by the International Buddhist Confederation on Buddhism and its travel from India to Vietnam
By The Week News Desk May 07, 2025 -
The Atrium at the Plaza: Casual without compromising on style
Chef Ritu Dalmia-helmed fusion restaurant at Jio World Plaza in BKC Mumbai provides you with a thoughtful and caring experience
By Pooja Biraia May 07, 2025 -
“Let it bring a tale”: Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for Gaza writings
With ink drawn from sorrow and survival, Abu Toha's essays illuminate the souls of a beseiged people, and echo a call for peace
By Thomas Tom May 06, 2025 -
Thrissur Pooram: Two Kerala women set to script history through 'chenda' performance
Archana Anoop and Aswathy Jithin are set to create history as the first women to play the 'pandi melam' in Jithin Kallat’s group for Kanimangalam Sastha temple
By Catherine S Kanichay May 06, 2025 -
'Mystic Marayoor': A defence reporter’s tribute to nature and unsung heroes
'Mystic Marayoor' is a visually stunning documentary exploring Kerala’s Marayoor region—its forests, tribal communities, conservation efforts, and cultural richness—captured through the lens of veteran journalist Anantha Krishnan M
By Jose K George May 05, 2025 -
WAVES 2025: 'NSD is incubation centre for everything that is cinema and visual art'
The third day of WAVES saw discussion on how theatre in India is getting more and more colourful and dynamic
By Pooja Biraia May 03, 2025 -
Bridging cultures through cuisine: Chef Sid Sahrawat serves New Zealand dishes with an Indian twist
Chef Sid Sahrawat's latest culinary show at CAARA, Dhan Mill, New Delhi presented a menu featuring cool summery dishes
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From Venice of the East to the Big Apple: The 63,000-square-foot journey of the Met Gala 2025 carpet
This extravagant carpet was built from the efforts of 480 artisans from Kerala's Cherthala and New York, to be unveiled at the Met Gala 2025
By Kripa Elsa Varghese May 20, 2025 -
Ivan Vazov: Patriarch of Bulgarian Literature
Ivan Vazov, born in 1850 to a wealthy merchant family in Sopot, a village before Bulgaria achieved liberation from Ottoman rule in 1878, played a pivotal role in shaping Bulgarian identity. He wrote novels, plays, prose short stories and poems
By Arun Kumar Sahu April 26, 2025 -
Enjoy flavours of Hanami, the Japanese spring fest in Delhi
Japanese restaurant in Delhi Guppy recently unveiled its special Hanami menu
By Shubhangi Shah April 25, 2025 -
Via Francigena: A road between worlds—and why MAGA can’t touch It
From Buttermere to Garfagnana, one man’s journey through faith, fracture, and fragile harmony
By Philip George April 25, 2025 -
Wheels of faith: The evolving legacy of the Popemobile
From regal thrones to bulletproof glass and eco-conscious rides, the popemobile mirrors the changing face of the papacy over decades
By Catherine S. Kanichay April 23, 2025 -
World Book and Copyright Day: 5 inspirational books to lean on when life gets tough
This April 23, explore illuminating reads— from Dazai to Dostoyevsky—that offer solace, strength, and a deeper understanding of the human spirit
By Delna Jijo April 23, 2025 -
SHORT TAKES: Four books with thrills and takeaways for everyone
From the story of early Americans in India to that of a thrilling escapade in France, these gems are sure to keep you burning the midnight oil
By Anjuly Mathai April 23, 2025 -
International Book Day: The voice of the readers
Books are like a gateway into another realm, revealing a different perspective. Each page symbolises a fresh lesson, introducing us to new people and concepts.
By Sara Mathews April 23, 2025 -
Of Pharaohs & Himalayas: Inside Shabir Hussain Santosh's vivid world of myth & metaphor
'Beyond Myth & Metaphor' at the Triveni Kala Sangam weaves wonderful stories around women, nature and myth in vivid hues
By Shubhangi Shah April 23, 2025 -
World Earth Day 2025: Seeds of change for a sustainable tomorrow
Marking its 55th year, this Earth Day sees a renewed global commitment to fighting climate change with clean energy
By Nandana S. Nair April 21, 2025 -
The dragon did not wait for the elephant
India chose the wrong route. It chased glitter instead of grit. It preferred applause in London to silent reform in the villages. It clung to the colonial umbilical cord, addicted to validation, unable to reimagine its own worth
By Philip George April 18, 2025 -
Sixteen and soaring: Gur Rehmat Majithia's solo Kuchipudi debut celebrates a decade of devotion
Trained under Kuchipudi legends, the young dancer dazzled audiences with her debut, promising to reach greater heights
By Annapurna Rai April 17, 2025
