An excerpt from Scamlands, a book on the sprawling network of scams & frauds in India.
Here’s the splainer team’s recommended list of new releases.
Crime in a cold climate: A reading list
Of the bird of fortune that sat atop Tipu Sultan’s gilded throne.
Souk recommends wedding gifts for your soon-to-be-wed friends.
Souk recommends small, thoughtful upgrades that help you sleep better.
Souk recommends pantry staples for when you’re hangry but also trying to eat healthy.
Souk recommends an excellent list of laptop sleeves.
Souk recommends bags to carry to work every day.
A travel guide to the stunning Ziro Valley in Arunachal.
'Tis the holiday season: Haunted churches, jamming Manganiyars, and more await you.
A journey through the hip, charming, and underrated city of Warsaw.
Get ready to go on a shopping spree across its many villages.
Ten important works of satire in Indian lit, from Shashi Tharoor to Vivek Shanbhag.
The splainer team’s list of the best new and upcoming literary releases.
A mammoth list of horror lit, including graphic novels & nonfiction.
Does Arundhati Roy’s career offer a warning of what awaits her younger peer?
Taylor Swift’s fans struggle to make sense of their beloved pop icon’s new album.
Dive deep into the origins of jazz music, in song and swing.
A mix of desi beats, rock & roll, and electronic bangers for your Diwali party.
Meet the most exciting voices in Indian hip hop.
In pursuit of a good night’s sleep
Sleek, sturdy, stylish
The work bag edit
Set the table: Diwali edition