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‘Bullet Nani: And Other Badass Indian Grandmas’, journalist Jasreen Mayal Khanna profiles twelve extraordinary older Indian women whose lives expanded the possibilities for those who came after them.

‘Bullet Nani’ Celebrates 12 Badass Indian Grandmothers Who Broke Barriers

03 Aug 2026

4 min read

A stalwart of Indian photography, Raghu Rai’s genius was not confined to catastrophe alone. He had an equal gift for capturing the ordinary as well as the extraordinary.

A Farewell To Raghu Rai (1942 - 2026): The Man Who Saw India

26 Apr 2026

5 min read

Asha Bhosle

Remembering Asha Bhosle: The Voice That Carries Us Across

13 Apr 2026

3 min read

A landmark exhibition curated by the author’s grandson reveals the man behind the literary legend.

God Of The Little Road: The Life & Legacy Of Author Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay

02 Apr 2026

3 min read

How Laurie Baker Revolutionised Low-Cost Housing In 20th Century India

How Laurie Baker Revolutionised Low-Cost Housing In 20th Century India

08 Jun 2021

8 min read

Ravindra Kaushik was born on April 11, 1952, in Sriganganagar, a Rajasthani town adjacent to the Indo-Pakistan border. His childhood was set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971.

The Black Tiger: How Legendary Spy Ravindra Kaushik Infiltrated The Pakistani Military

24 Mar 2023

5 min read

One of Ray’s most iconic muses, Mukherjee emerges as a cultural figure shaped by, and shaping, the turbulent world around her and within her.

The Living Legacy Of Madhabi Mukherjee, Satyajit Ray’s Most Complex Heroine

12 Feb 2026

4 min read

What It’s Like To Be In A Live-In Relationship In India

What It’s Like To Be In A Live-In Relationship In India

08 Jun 2021

11 min read

'The B-IG List' is a new series spotlighting producers, ADs, technicians, and crew whose behind-the-scenes craft powers the film industry.

The B-IG List: Smriti Kiran & Homegrown Spotlight The 'Unseen' Creators Of Indian Cinema

22 Jan 2026

3 min read

A Master Of Silence: Why Irrfan Khan Was Never Just Another Bollywood Star

A Master Of Silence: Why Irrfan Khan Was Never Just Another Bollywood Star

07 Jan 2026

3 min read

Remembering Rohit Khosla: The Man Who Changed Indian Fashion Forever

Remembering Rohit Khosla: The Man Who Changed Indian Fashion Forever

24 Dec 2025

3 min read

Hunger Inc.'s ‘allergic to bullshit’, laser-focused, context-driven and thoughtful approach has allowed them to transform the notion of what elevated Indian cuisine and hospitality can and should look like

Secrets Of The Sweet Shop: How Sameer Seth & Yash Bhanage Built A Culinary Empire Of Joy

12 Dec 2025

11 min read

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