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RK Narayan’s Humorous Tribute to Umbrella Lovers
Everyone should carry an umbrella. EVERYONE! Existence will not be perfect until it becomes as impossible for a person to carry another person’s umbrella as carrying another person’s driving licence. It may sound a little over-the-top, but to the great Indian writer (also an umbrella devotee) RK Narayan, this was merely a truth that needed… Read more
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Rudyard Kipling’s Shimla
Every March, when rhododendrons stain their slopes crimson with their blooms, a sturdy little steam engine goes huffing and puffing through the 103 tunnels between Kalka and Shimla, in the north of India. This is probably the most picturesque and romantic way of approaching the hill station. Rudyard Kipling’s Shimla (in the 1870s and 80s)… Read more
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Reading Jaya Jaitly’s New Children’s Book Trilogy
Jaya Jaitly’s recently published children’s book trilogy highlights the contradictions of our times: how the old ways are struggling to survive in this new world. Let’s find out more about these stories. Read more
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Heisnam Sabitri: The Spirit of Manipuri Theatre
With a monograph as our guide, let’s dive into the life and art of Heisnam Sabitri, a legendary Manipuri actress. Read more
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Homi J Bhabha: A Renaissance Man Among Scientists
With the help of Biman Nath’s brilliant monograph, let’s learn more about the life and works of the great Indian scientist Homi J Bhabha. Read more
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The Story of India’s First General Election
As India enters yet another election cycle, let’s turn back the clock and find out what happened during the inaugural general elections of 1951-52. Read more
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