William Dalrymple

Dalrymple saiys India exported luxury goods such as ivory, pepper, silk, cotton, and aromatic products like nard (Himalayan product used in perfumery) that were highly coveted in Rome.

How a WhatsApp message inspired William Dalrymple to write 'The Golden Road'

William Dalrymple on ancient India's empire of ideas, and why his latest book 'The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World' could not have been written a decade ago.

Ancient India's knowledge transfer to the world is the subject of William Dalrymple's new book

Commerce along sea routes was central to how Ancient Indian ideas spread around the world. William Dalrymple's new book traces how these ideas changed the world forever.

JLF co-director William Dalrymple: ‘Whatever one’s political beliefs, whether they support this government or not, we have not been under any pressure’

The author, historian and co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival shares about the 17th edition of the festival to be held in February 2024.

Rushdie speech at Jaipur cancelled amid death threats

The Jaipur Literature Festival cancelled a televised speech by Salman Rushdie minutes before it was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, amid death threats to its organiser and fears of violent protests at the event by Muslim groups.

Rushdie to address Jaipur Lit Fest via video conference

Booker Prize winning author Salman Rushdie will address the Jaipur Literature Festival via video conference on Tuesday. Rushdie will address the Jaipur Festival at 3.45 pm on Tuesday.

How does Delhi fare as national capital? Experts discuss

Exactly 100 years ago, the British proclaimed New Delhi as the capital of modern India. How does the city fare as the national capital? Experts discuss.

Jaipur literature carnival rubbishes 'pretentious' tag

World-famous authors lost themselves amidst thousands of fans as Asia's largest literary event sprang colourfully to life on Friday, debunking criticism of the Jaipur Literature Festival's pretentious overtones.