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FoodSaoji Mutton: The Fiery Nagpur Classic Born From Migration, Hardship and ReinventionAuthored by: Aalokitaa BasuUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 16:30 ISTSpoilt for choice in meat curries is simply a way of life in India, each harbouring a deeply unique story of its own. This Nagpur classic’s firery taste, matches its gritty origin story. The rustic Saoji…

Books5 Novels That Help Make Sense Of Ukraine Beyond The HeadlinesAuthored by: Girish ShuklaUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 11:30 ISTUkraine’s history, identity and conflicts come alive through five novels that turn political upheaval into intimate stories of memory, belonging, survival and lives shaped by forces beyond control.5 Novels That Bring Ukraine’s History And Identity Into Focus…

BooksWhy Indian Languages Stay Invisible While Korean and Japanese Conquer the ShelfAuthored by: Girish ShuklaUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 14:00 ISTSixty-five million people speak Kannada, and not one book in it had ever been nominated for the International Booker until last year. Talent was never the thing holding India back.The Reason Indian Novels Do Not Travel…

BooksMahatma Gandhi Handwritten Notes Fetch ₹16.2 Crore, Breaking Global Auction RecordCurated by: Girish ShuklaUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 17:07 ISTMahatma Gandhi’s 688 handwritten reflections have sold for ₹16.2 crore, setting a global auction record and highlighting the enduring value of his original words, ideas and historical legacy across generations.Rare Mahatma Gandhi Handwritten Notes Break World Record…

FashionChanel’s Wild Half-Shoes Have Finally Found Their Red Carpet Moment With Margaret QualleyWritten by: Namya SinhaUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 10:01 ISTChanel’s viral half-shoes have officially left the runway and landed on the red carpet, with Margaret Qualley wearing the barely-there footwear at The Dog Stars premiere in London.Margaret Qualley wore Chanel’s half-shoes at the premiere…

BooksUkrainian Publishers Seek Support After Russian Strikes Destroy 10 Million BooksCurated by: Girish ShuklaUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 10:29 ISTRussian attacks have destroyed around 10 million books in Ukraine, pushing publishers towards crisis as the industry appeals for global support to protect culture, identity and literary survival amid war.10 Million Books Destroyed In Russian Attacks As…

FashionSabyasachi’s Controversial Take on Custom Couture Might Make You Rethink ‘Bespoke’Authored by: Aalokitaa BasuUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 12:25 ISTAt the opening of his new flagship store in the national capital, true to form, Sabyasachi dove into a casual analysis of his fashion philosophies. Sabyasachi doesn’t believe in ‘custom couture’ (Credit: Instagram/sabyasachiofficial)What is ‘bespoke’?In the simplest…

PremiumThe Battle India Won Against A European Empire That History Forgot: Colachel, 1741In 1741, a young king, his fishermen and a lucky cannonball broke the Dutch East India Company at Colachel, then turned the defeated commander into the builder of Travancore’s army.The Indian King Who Broke Dutch Power In India With Help From Fishermen (AI-Generated)Every…

PremiumThe Most Brazen Art Heists In HistoryOn 21 August 1911, the Mona Lisa vanished from the Louvre, turning a Renaissance masterpiece into a global obsession. More than a century on, these are some of the most audacious heists to target priceless paintings, jewels and cultural treasures. Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa at the Louvre in…

PeopleSimplicity Meets Elegance at Thalaivar Rajinikanth’s ₹35 Crore Poes Garden Home: A Peek InsideAuthored by: Aalokitaa BasuUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 16:12 ISTAs grand and ever-expanding as his on-screen persona may be, the Thalaivar’s home life is incredibly grounded. We wouldn’t call his home ‘humble’, but it sure is understated and elegant. Inside the OG superstar,…