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Lalla Rookh: A colonial fantasy of Mughal romance

Lalla Rookh: A colonial fantasy of Mughal romance

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Priya Mani traces our beloved barfi from mawa to the starring role of condensed milk

The delicious evolution of the barfi

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A list of plays about the dreams of those who hope to be more than they're told to be

A dramatic list of plays: ‘I have a dream’ edition

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Here’s the splainer team’s recommended list of new releases to binge-watch.

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: 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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