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]HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 8 September 2024
Published on Sep 07, 2024 05:00 PM IST
The day of Sept 8 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
Whole truth?: Simran Mangharam has tips on what not to say to a loved one
There are times when one should lead with love rather than truth; there are some opinions one simply shouldn’t voice. See more, in this week’s With Love column.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 03:15 PM IST
Simran Mangharam
Rock’s prince of darkness: Sanjoy Narayan writes on Nick Cave
He had been using his music to find a way out of the fog after the death of his sons. His new album, Wild God, is joyful and uplifting.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 03:06 PM IST
Buy the way: These markets sell witches’ brews, exist to celebrate divorce
In Bolivia, a witches’ market is reminiscent of Grimms fairy tales. And in Mauritania, divorce markets are dedicated to endings and new beginnings.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 03:12 PM IST
Raul Dias
Wait watching: The winding history of queues
There's drama, pathos, scarcity – the sweep of history – in the history of the queue. Also, furniture, etiquette, research. Read on, and don’t step out of line.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 03:04 PM IST
Sukanya Datta
Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada: Read an exclusive excerpt from Shahu Patole’s book
This section from the chapter ‘Sacrifices, sacred feasts, farming and festivities’ explores customs and rituals around animals.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 02:57 PM IST
Shahu Patole; translated by Bhushan Korgaonkar
Why do we know so little about Dalit food?: Wknd interviews author Shahu Patole
He wants less secrecy, more pride, around this food. The English translation of his book, Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada, certainly helps in that mission, he says
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 02:56 PM IST
Natasha Rego
A Corner of a Foreign Field: Read an excerpt on Dalit cricketer Palwankar Baloo
At the heart of Ramachandra Guha’s book is this forgotten hero. Read an excerpt on Baloo’s performance during the first All India Team tour of England, in 1911.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 02:59 PM IST
Aruna Vasudev (1936-2024): Remembering the maa of Asian cinema in India
Aruna Vasudev was an eminent Indian film scholar, critic, curator and painter from Delhi. She devoted her life to promoting Asian cinema in India and abroad.
Published on Sep 07, 2024 10:43 AM IST
Best kids bookshelves for organised storage: Top 8 book racks for kids rooms
Discover the top 8 kids bookshelves to keep your children's books organised and accessible. Find the perfect book rack to add functionality to any space.
Published on Sep 07, 2024 09:30 AM IST
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HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 7 September 2024
The day of Sept 7 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
Published on Sep 06, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Clean sweep: Rudraneil Sengupta writes on India at the Paralympics
How are we sweeping up so many medals in Paris? It comes down to tales of true grit, and lessons in how even a little infrastructure can change the game.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 03:40 PM IST
Rudraneil Sengupta
Meet the makers of a new film about a forgotten cricket icon
Co-produced by Tigmanshu Dhulia, it picks up where a book left off, to tell the story of an early hero: the sidelined Dalit bowling whiz Palwankar Baloo.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 02:25 PM IST
Rudraneil Sengupta
The Golden Road: Read an exclusive excerpt from William Dalrymple’s new book
Why are parts of the country still dotted with Roman coin hordes? See how ancient trade led to India being called the ‘sink of the world’s precious metals’.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 02:23 PM IST
Death metal: The dark side of gold
Miners working without pay, cyanide and other toxins leaching into lakes and groundwater... take a look at some of the true costs of the precious metal.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 02:21 PM IST
Anesha George
Gilty pleasure: India is where gold came to shine
What drove the desire for this metal in pre-colonial India, and what keeps it going? See how our love for gold has evolved, shaping us and our country.
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 02:20 PM IST
Anesha George
Our preciousss...: A look at our 6,000-year history with gold
As an exhibition and a new book shed light on this shining trail, see some of the world’s finest artefacts, grandest tributes and the metal’s deep, dark secrets
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Anesha George
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 6 September 2024
The day of Sept 6 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
Published on Sep 05, 2024 05:40 PM IST
Inside PM Modi's Brunei lodgings with 1788 rooms: The Istana Nurul Iman Palace
PM Modi's 2-day visit to Brunei, saw him being hosted at the magnanimous Istana Nurul Iman Palace, courtesy of Sultan Hassanlal Bolkiah
Published on Sep 05, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: 8 eco-friendly decor ideas for a sustainable celebration
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 with a focus on sustainability by incorporating these eco-friendly and creative decor ideas into your festivities.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 04:01 PM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 5 September 2024
The day of Sept 5 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
Published on Sep 04, 2024 04:41 PM IST
The oldest known solar eclipse occurred 6000 years ago: The Rig Veda mentions it
Long before the phenomenon of the solar eclipse was scientifically identified and christened, a mention of a starkly similar event was inscribed in the Rig Veda
Published on Sep 04, 2024 03:08 PM IST
Amazon Clearance offers: Minimum 50% off on bestselling furniture
Amazon Clearance offers at least 50% off on bestselling furniture, featuring top picks and great deals. It's a good opportunity to get items at reduced prices.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 02:16 PM IST
Teachers' Day 2024: Easy and creative DIY greeting card ideas for your teacher
Teachers' Day 2024 is a great chance to surprise your favourite teacher with a DIY greeting card. Check out these creative ideas to make their day special.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 07:49 AM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi
From freezing to pickling: Easy strategies for keeping your harvest fresh
Preserving homegrown food is essential to avoid waste. Freezing and drying herbs and produce are safer alternatives to canning.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 12:42 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Kimchi no more? How climate change is threatening South Korea’s most loved dish
Higher temperatures and pests challenge South Korea's kimchi makers, risking future napa cabbage cultivation.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 05:16 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, South Korea
Tamannaah Bhatia says she was ‘exposed to skinny bodies’ when growing up
Tamannaah Bhatia, in an interview, said that she wants to prove that ‘women are much more than their body parts’.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 4 September 2024
The day of Sept 4 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
Published on Sep 03, 2024 05:00 PM IST
Wooden bookshelves: Aesthetic options to keep your books organized
Are you on the lookout for a wooden bookshelf to keep your books and magazines in one place, organized? Here are our top 10 picks
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:26 AM IST
The Galapagos mystery that just won't die
Sex and death marred a German group's search for utopia in the 1930s. A new book and film revisit their exploits.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 02:34 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das