Be a Woman Once, Oh Lord!

Saturday April 26 2025

the advisory

Culture

Be a Woman Once, Oh Lord!

The betel bags were once accessories made of ornate, embroidered silk—the ultimate status symbol.

A list of crime thrillers with queer protagonists---including a mystery set in Namma Bengaluru.

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

A hybrid mix of tunes and podcasts that offer the pleasures of the car radio experience—except waaay better!

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

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

Splainer’s news edition will shut down on August 29. Editor/founder Lakshmi Chaudhry explains why.

Next week, splainer launches Souk—a marketplace of wonderful products worth your time and money.