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Queer love: A new book brings stories of lesbian couples and non-binary persons from across India
An excerpt from ‘Homo and Juliet: Queer and Lesbian Love Stories’, by Shruti Chakravarty.
2026-07-03 -
Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
An excerpt from a book of conversations about the acclaimed actor by film critic Shubhra Gupta.
2026-07-03 -
Fiction pick: When a multinational company’s employee joins protests despite discouragement
I’m all right Amma, no need to come all the way. You take care of Appa, he needs you. I just needed some time to think.“Think about what? … “No Amma, I’m fine, really. Just need a break. Maybe take a weekend off and go somewhere.”“What break? Here I am breaking my head trying to find a girl for you.
2026-07-03 -
Why ‘No Other Land’ won the documentary Oscar
The film made by four Israeli and Palestinian activists is a powerful examination of life under occupation.
2026-07-03 -
Journey with no ending: Amit Chaudhuri tells an unusual story of his visit to Delhi
‘My photos of the visit looked like a disjunctive record.’
2026-07-03 -
Why some in Pakistan want to replace Jinnah as the founder of the country with an 8th century Arab
Mohammad Ali Jinnah is considered too western and the conquest of Sindh by Mohammad Bin Qasim signals the 'advent of Islam in South Asia'.
2026-07-02 -
Artwork removed from London gallery after row about Winston Churchill’s role in Bengal famine
The video installation had referred to the ‘wilful starvation’ of Indians by the former British prime minister, which sparked criticism from some quarters.
2026-07-03 -
Fiction: A book of interconnected stories spans the past, present, and future in Kashmir
“Okay, but I’m not thinking about the cold,” Ram said.Gul went on, insisting, “How can you not feel it. See, maybe nobody is here today because of the cold.
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For children: The animals on Great Nicobar protest when the island is threatened by human greed
As they marched along, Treeshrew muttered to Cat Snake, a little concerned, “The only thing I’m anxious about is what will happen when it gets light?”
2026-07-03 -
Football: Emiliano Martinez to star in animated series after Argentina’s World Cup triumph
The story will revolve around the dilemma a young Martinez faces on whether using his superpower during football matches is cheating.
2026-07-03