India, Nov. 22 -- Many years ago, I wrote The Havelis of Old Delhi to document what remained of these iconic structures. The book documented a sad chronicle: neglect, colonial amnesia, and administrat... Read More
India, Nov. 16 -- Recent rumours of cine star Dharmendra's death ahead of his 90th birthday were put to rest by his wife Hema Malini, who confirmed that he is very much alive and recuperating at home ... Read More
India, Nov. 9 -- There is a moment, somewhere between the retreat of Diwali celebrations and the arrival of Lohri's bonfires, when Delhi changes its temperament. The debilitating pollution dispels, th... Read More
India, Oct. 26 -- Why do most Indians retain hope even in the midst of pervasive poverty and deprivation? Does religion or philosophy have something to do with it? After all, Indians love their spirit... Read More
India, Oct. 5 -- On a flying visit to Colombo last week, I gave the inaugural keynote address at an international conference on the cultural footprint of India across South and South-East Asia. In the... Read More
India, Oct. 4 -- On a flying visit to Colombo last week, I gave the inaugural keynote address at an international conference on the cultural footprint of India across South and South-East Asia. In the... Read More
India, Sept. 28 -- On Dussehra, a few days from now, effigies of Ravana will be burnt, but it is important to remember that, in the vast repository of India's mythological and epical consciousness, fe... Read More
India, Sept. 21 -- The dividing line between ancient wisdom and avoidable superstition and prejudice depends on how much you know about your own culture and heritage. Very often, for the Anglicised up... Read More
India, Sept. 14 -- In a majority of cases, if you are very wealthy or very powerful, it is likely that you will leave behind a legacy of family discord, and our history is replete with such examples. ... Read More
India, Sept. 6 -- These days, India-China relations are dominating headlines. But behind the headlines that emerge from every international summit, there are days of intense planning and preparation, ... Read More