A list of good reads

• Andy Mukherjee’s insightful column explains why the SEBI probe of the Adani Group is likely to be a dud.
• The Conversation has an interesting piece on what ‘Bridgerton’ gets wrong about whalebone corsets.
• Scroll looks at the rich diversity of traditional Indian pots and pans.
• Something to watch: Karan Thapar’s interview with former diplomat Chinmaya Gharekhan is filled with delightful—and previously unknown anecdotes—about Indira Gandhi’s strengths, quirks, warts and all.
• The Print reports on the rise of homeschooling in India—a trend that has gained strength despite the end of the pandemic.
• Vox lays out everything that is wrong with Disney’s rush to remake its beloved classics as live-action movies.
• The Atlantic looks at the fascinating side-effects of Ozempic—the type 2 diabetes drug that became wildly popular as a weight loss solution. Turns out it may cure all sorts of addictions—to alcohol, cigarettes etc—as well.
• Mongabay reports on increasing questions about Project Cheetah after the death of 3 cheetahs in 45 days.
• New York Times (splainer gift link) offers a very handy guide to all the questions you may have about the best and worst habits for your eyesight.
• Sandip Roy in Mint offers a thought-provoking meditation on what loneliness looks like in our over-busy world.