Sharanya Manivannan
Portraits of historical and symbolic women that barely bring them to life
India’s ancient and medieval past may be rich in experiences and personalities but its challenges belong very much to the modern world
Srirangapattana’s zenana might have housed 333 women, but Tipu Sultan was an affectionate family man and a just king
Tavleen Singh in her new book should have allowed a bit of sunlight between perception and reality
His scholarship helps us understand Islam better and grasp the intricacies of Jihadist thought
He is a philosopher of free thought and an indispensable interpreter of modern India
Srinath Raghavan’s magisterial history of World War II is a graphic reminder that an integrated Subcontinent is essential to the rise and strategic safety of India