Saturday July 26 2025

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The untourist’s guide to Europe: The Spanish coast

The untourist’s guide to Europe: The Spanish coast

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Culture

Two Malayali immigrants in Dubai bond over Pakistani disco star Nazia Hassan’s music.

Disco in Deira: A shared love of Nazia Hassan

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A delightful list of children’s picture books on furry (and not so furry) companions.

A purrfect list of picture books for kids

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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 podcasts on music history, artist deep dives and trivia.

We recommend: Podcasts on music history and culture

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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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