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Lights! Camera! Campaign! When does a Blockbuster become a Platform?

A look at the enduring tradition of south Indian films that double as political theatre, where the box-office and the ballot-box often go hand in hand
True Stories

Saving A Legacy's Last Refrain: The Story of The Bidesia Project

Here's a look at the drive to preserve traditional folk music and oral histories before they disappear

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Conversations

Why Losing Weight Is So Hard, and Why It's Not Just About Willpower

From genetics and metabolism to sleep, stress and the food we eat, metabolic-health expert Dr Jasjeet Wasir explains why obesity is far more complex than calories in, calories out—and what it takes to manage it for the long term.

Author Mridula Ramesh (right) with publisher Swati Chopra, at the 2026 Jaipur Literature Festival. Photo: Rachna Kalra
Culturescape

Interview: Mridula Ramesh on Using Fiction to Spread Environmental Awareness

In her latest book The Pralaya Prophecy, author and climate-tech investor Mridula Ramesh uses the power of fiction to deepen environmental awareness and spark action

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Features

The Enduring Art of Varanasi's Akhadas

On the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi’s centuries-old wrestling schools continue to nurture discipline, community and tradition in a rapidly changing world

Gita Karmakar and her bicycle remain a familiar presence across Danguajhar. All photos by Gaurav Biswas
True Stories

The Nurse Who Healed a Village

Health worker, counsellor, advocate, teacher—Gita Karmakar helped turn one community’s poorest health outcomes into one of its greatest success stories

Sravani Ramachandran (seated, second from left) along with other exhibiting artists at the second 'Art from the Heart' showcase. Photo Courtesy: Sravani Ramachandran.
True Stories

Art as Empowerment: The Story of Pragathi

With an annual exhibition, Sravani Ramachandran helps artists with disabilities showcase their talents to wider audiences 

Features

What a Naturalist Learnt about the Magic Around Us

A father’s shared walks with his daughter become a reminder that the natural world rewards those willing to slow down and truly look

Covers of Amar Chitra Katha comics adorn a wall in A Moving Line exhibition at MAP. All photos: courtesy of Museum of Art and Photography, Bengaluru.
Culturescape

From Scrolls to Comics: India's 1,500-Year Storytelling Tradition

What connects the carvings on a temple wall to today’s digital comics? A remarkable new exhibition uncovers the unbroken thread of India’s visual storytelling traditions across 1,500 years

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Conversations

We're Building Cities. But Are We Building Better Lives?

Governments and planners play an important role, but the future of India’s cities also depends on citizens who demand better neighbourhoods, stronger civic institutions and a shared vision of urban life

The Future of Indian Homes Is Climate-Responsive
Conversations

The Future of Indian Homes Is Climate-Responsive

As temperatures rise, rainfall becomes more unpredictable and water stress intensifies, the way we design our homes must change. Here’s why climate resilience needs to become a fundamental part of residential design—not an optional extra.

Saving Baby KJ
True Stories

Saving Baby KJ

An exceedingly rare condition threatened the newborn’s life. Then a team of medical researchers stepped forward with a first-of-its-kind genetic treatment

RD Recommends: Project Hail Mary, Batwara 1947 and More
Culturescape

RD Recommends: Project Hail Mary, Batwara 1947 and More

Our picks for the best films, books, music and podcasts from August 2026

A Night at the Opera
Features

A Night at the Opera

A little culture goes a very, very, very, very long way

Understanding Hypertension: Causes and Treatment
Health & Wellness

Understanding Hypertension: Causes and Treatment

Hypertension is on the rise—and it’s linked to not only heart disease, but also stroke and cognitive decline