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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

Read

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

Listen

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

Coz I’m going places…

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Big edition: My Man, Rajendra

July 28 2025

Modi-ji visited Tamil Nadu this weekend, but the spotlight was on Rajendra Chola, Hindu pride’s new poster king.

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Big edition: Syria Burns Again

July 21 2025

Syria reveals how great parts of the Middle East have now been left at Israel’s mercy.

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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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