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Nirmala Sitharaman was asked what keeps her up at night—‘I sleep well, actually’

What are India's top 3 economic priorities? Nirmala Sitharaman answers

Sheikh Mujib failed miserably despite succeeding as people’s leader, says author Manash Ghosh

The epilogue of Manash Ghosh’s 'Mujib’s Blunders' draws stark parallels between the conspiracy behind Sheikh Mujib’s assassination and the ouster of Sheikh Hasina.

Milk is a complete food, don’t trust Instagram

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar was in Delhi to promote her latest book, Mithahara, full of recipes for traditional Indian meals with a generous fistful of food wisdom.

‘Hindi Heartland must learn manners to preserve India,’ says Manoj Jha at Delhi book launch

The Delhi launch of Ghazala Wahab’s book The Hindi Heartland was joined by RJD’s Manoj Jha and Professors Ira Bhaskar, Peggy Mohan, and Amar Farooqui as panelists.

Nelson Mandela was influenced by Gandhi. And was aware non-violence strategy had to evolve

Today's lawyers have a lot to learn from Nelson Mandela, says senior SC advocate Anand Grover. 'His passion for justice, his persistence and patience with the opponent.'

When DY Chandrachud was told his daughter wouldn’t survive—‘you never give up hope’

The launch of Tarini Mohan’s memoir Lifequake was a tribute to the author’s resilience, who had slipped into a coma and lost function in her right hand after a road accident.

Dalai Lama’s sister is the subject of new documentary. ‘She nurtured a generation in exile’

‘Amala: The Life and Struggle of Dalai Lama’s Sister' traced her life in all its colours—from a nine-year-old refugee in Darjeeling to the mother to thousands of Tibetan children.

Goddesses, scarecrows and circuses—20 new Madhvi Parekh paintings on display at DAG

Her paintings merge the sacred with the whimsical. Her goddesses are fierce but also joyful. Parekh's painting are on display at the DAG gallery till 23 August.

MS Swaminathan’s centenary celebrated in Delhi. ‘A scientist who knew how the govt works’.

One recurring theme of the day—Swaminathan’s role as all-rounder—was emphasised greatly by his daughters. Both of them spoke about their father beyond his agricultural contributions.

Welfare in India was born in crisis—UK professor’s book traces its evolution

The panel on Louise Tillin’s book featured economist Jean Drèze, former CPR CEO Yamini Aiyar, HT editor Roshan Kishore, and political scientist Niraja Gopal Jayal.

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What connects Raja Raja Chola, Ramana Maharshi, and Hindu temples of North America

For someone who once wanted nothing to do with his hoary lineage, architect V Ganapati Sthapati brought about a veritable renaissance in temple architecture before his death in 2011.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

What’s standing between Modi & Trump? India’s contradictions

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.