Malavika R. Banerjee (left) in conversation with Amitav Ghosh (right) (Screenshot: Kolkata Literary Meet/YouTube)

'A Storm Ends Many Things, But It Also Is A Force Of Regeneration': Amitav Ghosh

The Director of the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet speaks to The Great Derangement author on cyclone Amphan and navigating our troubled relationship with nature. Here, excerpts from the conversation
American troops land on a beach in Normandy on 6 June, 1944 (Photo: Wikimedia)
Odds and Ends

Remembering D-Day: 7 Fascinating Facts About 6 June That Triggered The Dismantling Of Nazi Germany

Considered the most important day of World War II, when the Allied Forces launched a ground assault against the Nazi forces, it is a day to remember

San Francisco in the wake of the 1906 earthquake (Photo: Edith Irvine, via Wikimedia Commons)
Odds and Ends

'Can We Predict Earthquakes?', And Other Questions Answered

A series of mild tremors in India’s National Capital Region has shaken the confidence of people. This primer can settle some worries

Sivamani plays the drums (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
Culturescape

The Wondrous Beats Of Sivamani's Drums

Journalist and author Shantanu Dutta looks back at the extraordinary career of one of India's most accomplished drummers, Sivamani, in his book Calling Elvis

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Health & Wellness

5 Reasons Why Black Pepper Is Truly The King Of Spices

Include this spice in your everyday cooking to add a kick to your dishes as well as to reap its health benefits

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Features

When Board Games Brought Our Family Together On Lockdown Evenings

Those of us who forgot the charms of board games have been reunited with them during our time indoors and found joy

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True Stories

From Karnataka To Rajasthan, Good Samaritans Come To The Aid Of Workers Affected By The COVID-19 Lockdown

Lawyers in Bengaluru help migrants fly and a government official's family in Rajasthan feeds jobless migrants every day

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Features

How Women Have Led The Charge For Environmental Justice

On World Environment Day we look back at how women have powered ecological movements across the globe

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Better Living

Your Guide To Buying The Best Non-Stick Cookware For Family Meals

Weigh these options carefully for safe and healthy home cooking

Imphal airport has resumed operations. Photo: Twitter/@AAI_Official
Features

Corona Updates You Must Track: Record Jump In Fresh Cases And Deaths, New Guidelines For Offices, Malls

India added close to 10,000 COVID-19 cases to its tally in the last 24 hours. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued new guidelines for hotels, malls and places of worship which will open from 8 June

Health & Wellness

Follow The Rainbow Diet

From orange carrots to green vegetables to red tomatoes to blueberries, foods with different colours all have health benefits. Try and incorporate them in your diet every day.

The Brave Queen Who Refused To Bow Before The Mighty Akbar
Culturescape

The Brave Queen Who Refused To Bow Before The Mighty Akbar

Rani Durgavati wanted to conclusively decimate the Mughals through a surprise night attack but her councillors, fatally, refused. The inevitable happened and many of the subordinate rajas defected

RD Stories

D-Day's 76th Anniversary

The D-Day landings codenamed 'Operation Overlord' took place on the beaches of Normandy in France on 6 June 1944. This is considered the most decisive step during the World War II to defeat Nazi Germany.

Call It Paneer Or Cottage Cheese, You've Got To Love it
Better Living

Call It Paneer Or Cottage Cheese, You've Got To Love it

Your favourite food is not just delicious, it is nutritious too

Combat Body Odour With Home Remedies
Health & Wellness

Combat Body Odour With Home Remedies

Easy ways to keep yourself fresh and odour-free