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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: Welcome to Souk

July 7 2025

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

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Big edition: Black (Un)Box

June 30 2025

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

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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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