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Going down the old Silk Road

Going down the old Silk Road

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Eat

A veteran ad exec reveals the tricks of the trade that help make food appear delectable.

Food advertising: Don’t lick the jalebi!

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These Latin American novelists introduce you to the sweeping breadth of the region’s literature.

Latino lit por favor: Beyond Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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

The splainer team curates the best new global beats of the past month.

We recommend: The best new global music

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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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