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Stories of Kashmir shared over a cup of chai.

The art and science of folding a paan in Akbari gate, Lucknow.

We pick the best new book releases for your reading pleasure.

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

We can’t afford to give up Russian oil or weapons without enduring some serious self-harm.

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.