From regional languages to feminist and Dalit writing, India’s independent publishers resist market logic to keep marginal ...

Just a few days left to bid adieu to 2025, and we have curated a list of the top 10 Hindi grossers of 2025 at the box office.

As loud blockbusters dominate Hindi cinema, the everyday lives of the aam aadmi and aurat quietly disappear from the screen ...

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar revives the iconic qawwali ‘Na To Karvaan Ki Talash Hai’, composed by Hrithik Roshan’s grandfather Roshan Lal Nagrath with lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi. The song is not mere ...

Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” ...

In a bid to safeguard his public image, Salman Khan has turned to the Delhi High Court, while Kamal Haasan highlights the powerful influence of region ...

Poetry lovers in Pune witnessed a lively celebration of Hindi poetry as KavitaKAFE, a dynamic poetry collective, made its ...

A translation of the dohas of Rahim, general, poet, polyglot and bureaucrat in Emperor Akbar’s administration, that is erudite, enjoyable and edifying ...

Dharmendra starred in 75 successful films in his career, including 6 blockbusters and 7 superhits. Yet, he was never bestowed with the superstar tag. Bollywood icon Dharmendra breathed his last on ...

A sharp, stylish dive into Bollywood thrillers that deliver tension, attitude, and cinematic chaos. These picks pack unpredictable twists and unforgettable characters—perfect for fans craving bold ...

Behind the power looks and global red carpets is someone who fiercely protects her inner world. Therapy, meditation and carefully structured routines form the spine of her day. Mornings often begin ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Wellwater by Karen Solie (Picador/Farrar, Straus and Giroux) Shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize and a joint ...