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French connection: Lakmé's origin story

French connection: Lakmé's origin story

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An essay on an anomaly of Mumbai street food—forged in fire and shrouded in lore—the fire sev puri.

At the World’s End with Fire Sev Puri

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We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

We recommend: The best new book releases

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Here’s the splainer team’s recommended list of new releases to binge-watch.

We recommend: The best new movies and TV series

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Rohit ‘P-Man’ Pereira curates a playlist where the bass slaps.

A groovy playlist of the best bass lines

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Big edition: Trump Bombs Iran

June 23 2025

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

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Big edition: Bombs Away!

June 16 2025

Netanyahu targets Iran next—claims Tehran was close to nine nukes.

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Big edition: ICE(d) Out in LA

June 9 2025

ICE raids in LA spark protests, as Trump sends in the National Guard to clamp down.

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Big edition: Architecture of the World

June 2 2025

Venice’s top architecture event opens with a rare, hopeful focus on climate resilience.

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