French connection: Lakmé's origin story

Saturday October 7 2023

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French connection: Lakmé's origin story

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

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

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

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

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

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

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