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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

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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: 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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