Book review: What the first British ambassador to India saw, and thought of the business of imperialism
Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire, winner of the British Academy Book Prize 2023, is a feat of archival work. Author Nandini Das uses Ambassador Thomas Roe’s extensive records and journals to paint a vivid picture of early 17th century India.
15 Delhi bars make it to 30 Best Bars India's top 100 shortlist
These fifteen bars in Delhi have made it to the Top 100 shortlist of 30 Best Bars India, the country’s most coveted bar ranking.
Funnycontrol | Mahurat trading and a Samvat 2080 glossary of terms
Happy Diwali and Muhurat trading tomorrow, from 6.15 pm - 7.15 pm
Kali Puja: A cultural odyssey amid Diwali's radiance
Kali Puja 2023: Also known as Shyama Puja and Mahanisha Puja, Kali Puja is celebrated with diyas, decorations and special dishes on new moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik, across east India.
Diwali 2023: Magic of marigolds in our midst
The yellow orange spectrum strums happy tidings in the human heart. No wonder the marigold flower has gone down very well as an augury of auspiciousness.
Postcards from the Grave, then and now
A memoir of Srebrenica during the Bosnian War and ethnic cleansing of 1992-95, published almost two decades ago, offers a glimpse into the hellish circumstances of those in Gaza today.
How Taylor Swift is making bank
Not only is Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour already the highest grossing American concert film of all time, Taylor Swift had also managed to keep the songwriting and performing rights to her music - a very unusual case in the business of pop-music.
Why Kashmir’s saffron is considered the best in the world
India is the second-largest producer of saffron in the world, well behind Iran. However, despite this, the variety grown in Kashmir commands a handsome premium over the Iranian produce.
World Public Transport Day 2023: 4 must-see transport museums in India and abroad
From the Heritage Center and Aeronautical Museum in Bengaluru to Destination Verkehrhaus, or the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne - museums that tell a story of global public transport so far.
Book excerpt: '4 ways in which the black money can be brought back to India'
20 years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption. India can use this international anti-corruption treaty to bring Indian money lying in tax havens abroad, back home.
Goyard luxury bags: Why Bollywood stars are suddenly sporting the latest ‘it’ bag
Goyard is considered luxury’s most elusive brand, much more than Hermès. There's a mystery surrounding the brand and the custodians keep it a secret, no social media posts or behind-the-scene look.
Best Diwali mithai to buy across India, from classics to version 2.0
Ghee-laden, glistening motichoor laddoos and crumbly besan laddoos still spell Diwali, but artisanal sweet brands are now making mithai contemporary and fashionable, even infused with alcohol.
Diwali décor ideas: Design tips to make a games room in your home in under Rs 1 lakh
Tips to kit out a dedicated games and media room in your home for the Diwali party, complete with places for consoles, board games and card games - so there's something to entertain all your guests.
In a first, Kashmir woman food entrepreneur reaches MasterChef India top 12
Rukhsar Sayeed wishes to see a lot more young Kashmiri girls and boys in MasterChef India.
10 smart gadgets for Diwali deep cleaning
From your phone and laptop screens to windows, floors and tile grout, solutions and gadgets for deep cleaning ahead of Diwali.
Hasan Minhaj, truth and lies in creative non-fiction
Accusations that the stand-up comic is making things up are linked to a larger issue: the credibility of creative non-fiction.
9 legendary mithai shops in India to shop from this Diwali festive season
Barfis and pedhas, katlis and kulfis from these good old mithai makers are still the real deal.
Ghouls of November: Indian and foreign ghost stories to make us jump out of our skins
Films and books transport us to worlds where goblins and wraiths roam free. Urban legends and myths would have us believe that anything can happen anytime!
Prithvi Theatre Festival 2023: 6 new productions that are a must-watch
A quick look at what’s on at the annual theatre festival which is taking place till November 13.
Where to feast Diwali this year in London like never before
The food is so ingrained in British culture that in 2001 then-Foreign Secretary Robin Cook dubbed chicken tikka masala the national dish.
Sustainable Fashion: Do you want your clothes to shrink our forests?
Brands seeking to make more sustainable materials using less energy, water and biodegradable are ironically relying on fibres extracted from forest produce like wood pulp. An estimated 300 million trees are cut down for these manmade cellulosic fibres every year, and there have been reports linking rampant deforestation with some of the world’s largest pulp and viscose producers
World Vegan Day 2023: Is a vegan diet really good for health?
And does a vegan way of life necessarily cost more than a vegetarian or flexitarian lifestyle?
Motorola, Samsung, Vivo: Best smartphones to buy under Rs 25,000 this Diwali
Which are the best smartphones under Rs 25,000 to buy or gift this Diwali?
Roobina Mongia brings you the top 5 smartphones which are worth your money!
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Unboring Diwali gifting guide: 19 gift ideas for startup employees, siblings, spouses and close friends
Reinvent your Diwali gifting mantra for the people you work and play with, to show them you really care. Here's a ready reckoner
