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Beating a retreat: Five hill stations to discover

Beating a retreat: Five hill stations to discover

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Culture

This excerpt from Shahnaz Habib’s new book explores the history of the ubiquitous travel document.

The surprising history of the passport

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Tarini Uppal’s list will transport you to distant shores—without ever leaving home.

Around the world in nine books

Watch

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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Here's the splainer fam's soundtrack to blast on your car stereo.

Coz I’m going places…

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Big edition: Splainer's Sliding Doors

July 14 2025

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

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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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