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India was a newly independent country in the early ’50s when Tamil writer Kalki Krishnamurthy was writing ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, and there was great interest in telling stories to evoke a sense of cultural pride and contribute to nation-building. Read More… Read More »How Kalki Krishnamurthy used a royal murder to write the intriguing Ponniyin Selvan

What India says after meeting the Ukrainian minister will be parsed closely by observers in different countries to ascertain the disposition of one of Moscow’s oldest allies. Read More ​ What India says after meeting the Ukrainian minister will be parsed… Read More »Ukrainian Dy Foreign Minister to seek aid, and Zelensky’s G20 invite

Our specially curated package of the big stories to help you stay at the top of your game. Read More ​ Our specially curated package of the big stories to help you stay at the top of your game. Our specially… Read More »Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this evening

From chic ski-towns to scenic island nations, these unique places offer an unforgettable experience, but with a hefty price tag. Read More ​ From chic ski-towns to scenic island nations, these unique places offer an unforgettable experience, but with a hefty… Read More »Pricey yet priceless: 6 most expensive holiday destinations in the world

IPL 2023 SRH vs PBKS: The Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target of 144 set by Punjab Kings in 17.1 overs. Here are the key highlights. Read More ​ IPL 2023 SRH vs PBKS: The Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad… Read More »IPL 2023 SRH vs PBKS Highlights: Tripathi, Markram guide Hyderabad to thumping 8-wicket win over Punjab

Needing 29 runs off the last over, Kolkata Knight Riders#39; Rinku Singh slammed left-arm pacer Yash Dayal for five sixes on the trot to register a last-ball victory. Read More ​ Needing 29 runs off the last over, Kolkata Knight Riders#39;… Read More »IPL 2023: Sensational Rinku seals famous win for KKR over GT with 5 sixes in final over

In #39;All and Nothing: Inside Free Soloing#39;, veteran American climber Jeff Smoot tries to understand this form of climbing and what motivates folks from his community to embrace the risks associated with it. Read More ​ In #39;All and Nothing: Inside… Read More »Book review | Jeff Smoot’s ‘All and Nothing’ climbs into the thrilling and perilous world of free soloing

Former crime journalist Srinath Rao’s non-fiction book #39;Meow Meow: The Incredible True Story of Baby Patankar#39; stamps its class, narrative cohesion, and journalistic rigour early on. Read More ​ Former crime journalist Srinath Rao’s non-fiction book #39;Meow Meow: The Incredible True… Read More »Book review | #39;Meow Meow#39;: Mumbai’s drug queen gets a new life in Srinath Rao’s incredible account

Rahul Gandhi cited the names of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kiran Kumar Reddy and Anil K Antony in his tweet. Read More ​ Rahul Gandhi cited the names of Ghulam Nabi Azad, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Himanta Biswa Sarma,… Read More »Rahul Gandhi takes swipe at former Congress leaders as he keeps up attack over Adani issue

Carefully drawn up budgets had to be banished with airfares and room tariffs soaring as travel restrictions lifted, and plans changed as visa wait times grew longer by the minute. Read More ​ Carefully drawn up budgets had to be banished… Read More »Revenge travel: Why I junked that exciting holiday plan