Ramzan Mubarak: A delicious list for Iftar

Saturday March 22 2025

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Ramzan Mubarak: A delicious list for Iftar

A reading list with Khusrau’s riddles, a queer love story, Hakeem’s incessant hiccups, and other gems.

A visual guide to the life and works of India’s first woman photographer.

A guide to an iconic form of theatre rooted in opera—and made famous by Broadway.

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

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.