Ananya Vajpeyi was in conversation with historian William Dalrymple on her new book, 'Place', a collection of essays exploring cities through memory, grief, love, and art.
THE boss of the British Museum has responded to "frustrating and concerning" reports about the removal of the word "Palestine ...
Discover the breathtaking world of Royal Udaipur court paintings in this captivating session from Jaipur Literature Festival ...
William Dalrymple hits back at The Guardian report questioning Indians’ reading for pleasure, citing packed Jaipur Literature Festival sessions 44,000 book sales and long signing queues as proof of a ...
The UKLFI objected to display labels that referred to the eastern Mediterranean coast as Palestine, which has now been changed to 'Canaan' and 'Canaanite descent'.
The British Museum removed references to “Palestine” from some ancient Middle East displays. The decision has drawn criticism ...
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WHEN a museum alters a descriptor, it is never just about a word. It impacts memory, identity and who gets to ...
The book was translated into ten languages. Next, Byapari was appointed head of all libraries in West Bengal. Finally, when his second book came out, Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal ...
British publication, ‘The Guardian’, has criticised India’s literature festivals. In a report, it noted that while the country hosts 100 literary gatherings, it is more about the spectacle than the ...
From Mughal ateliers to East India Company science, Flora Indica uncovers how Indian painters transformed botanical illustration, even as colonial knowledge systems erased their identities.
A warm cheesy pizza bread baked to tear and share. Soft dough layers loaded with sauce and melted cheese make this an easy crowd pleaser that disappears fast at the table.
Reports incorrectly suggested museum had removed Palestine labels after pressure from pro-Israel campaign group ...