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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: 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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