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Rebel with a cause
14 Dec 2024 10:53 PM ISTRitwik Ghatak’s journey as an unconventional filmmaker was marked by emotional, political and visually daring films. Rooted in personal and societal...
‘Winds’ of change
24 Nov 2024 1:24 AM ISTAfter solar energy, wind power—a pivot in combating climate change—has been offering clean energy but faces challenges including grid integration and...
A fictional canvas of historic past
24 Nov 2024 1:22 AM ISTThe novel ‘Swallowing the Sun’ by Laksmi Murdeshwar Puri explores pre-Independence India’s societal complexities through Madhav Rao’s struggle for...
Battle for Kolkata's Heritage: The Apcar Bungalow and the erosion of City's legacy
13 April 2024 2:51 PM ISTAmidst the bustling streets of Kolkata, a silent battle is unfolding at 14 Kyd Street, now known as Dr Md Ishaque Road. The iconic British-era...
Brilliance beyond the badge
6 April 2024 10:04 PM ISTMeeran Chadha Borwankar’s eminently readable memoir ‘Madam Commissioner’ traces the author’s journey from her initial training to her notable roles as...
The maverick maestro
20 May 2023 11:23 PM ISTWidely acknowledged for pioneering the use of nuanced Western techniques in Indian cinema and mirroring the Bengal of his times in his work, Mrinal...
Flavour of life
20 Nov 2022 2:39 AM ISTCharacterised by high pungency and gingerol content, Mizoram’s ginger has not only a multitude of applicability, but is also an ‘intimate part’ of the...
Exquisite patterns
12 Nov 2022 8:02 PM ISTDuplication of GI-tagged Kota Doria fabric which is defined by its check patterns and transparent texture, has stripped the craft’s practitioners of...
An alluring ornament of Firozabad
6 Nov 2022 12:06 AM ISTFirozabad bangles are one among the wide spectrum of centuries-old traditional glassware products of the region, which are realigning themselves with...
From the vineyards of Nashik
29 Oct 2022 10:11 PM ISTThe journey of Nashik grapes and Nashik wines — both of which dominate local and foreign markets — has been continuing with flourish ever since the...
Ratlam's culinary delight
23 Oct 2022 12:07 AM ISTThriving on the distinctiveness of black soil and saline water of the region, the cottage industry of Ratlami sev has managed to stand firm among...
A heritage blended with glam
16 Oct 2022 12:01 AM ISTTraditional Chamba chappals have evolved over time to incorporate a wide range of embroidered products that are lucrative to exports market and find...
The Great Growth Mirage
5 July 2025 11:30 PM ISTPrada’s Sandal Scandal
5 July 2025 11:26 PM ISTCooperatives: The New Face of Rural India
5 July 2025 11:23 PM ISTA Solution in Plain Sight
5 July 2025 11:20 PM ISTEchoes of Melody & Melancholy
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2 siblings among 10 killed as vehicles fall into river after part of...
9 July 2025 7:00 PM ISTTwo pilots killed in IAF jet crash near Churu in Rajasthan
9 July 2025 6:45 PM ISTGovt positive about addressing issues of teachers, opposition playing...
9 July 2025 6:35 PM ISTSC takes suo motu note of ED summoning lawyers for legal advice
9 July 2025 6:31 PM ISTAdani Enterprises' Rs 1,000 cr bond issue fully subscribed in just...
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