Tuesday July 13 2021

Thunderbolts of Lightning

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Sanity Break #1

Homai Vyarawalla was India’s first female photojournalist who documented the last days of the British Empire and the transformation of a newly free India. And her photos have both the quality of a documentary and of art—like this one of Mrs Gandhi as a very recognizable version of the Indian mother with her two sons—in matching sets of clothes:)

Indira Gandhi with kids in matching outfits by Homai Vyarawalla

Headlines that matter

Check out this edition for the most important stories from around the world today!

Headlines That Matter

Sanity Break #2

Maybe you read the stray quote or tweet—or watched a short clip. But Novak Djokovic’s victory speech after winning the men’s singles at Wimbledon is worth checking out in its entirety. This is a master class in kindness, humility and wisdom.

Novak Djokovic’s victory speech

Smart & Curious

Here’s a list of very good reads to kick off your work week.

Smart & Curious

Feel Good Place

Need an immediate pick-me-up? We have you covered! From hilarious animal clips to stuff that’ll make you go “lol why?!”, we have all you need to keep you sane on even your worst hair day.

Feel Good Place

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Splainer’s news edition will shut down on August 29. Editor/founder Lakshmi Chaudhry explains why.

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Next week, splainer launches Souk—a marketplace of wonderful products worth your time and money.

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A detailed New York Times investigation uncovers more answers than Indian agencies.

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Seven B-52 stealth bombers pounded three nuclear plants in Iran. We look at possible outcomes.

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