Issue 19

Kabaddi league gets a shake up

Launched on May 13, the IIPKL has given several Pro League discards a second chance

Learning changes, one byte at a time

Digital preservation and translation of manuscripts has expanded and democratised access

A Hanuman tale from Awadh

Janab-i’Aliyyah was buried in Paris, but Awadhis recall their queen's faith in Hanuman

Why the World Cup is still king of cricket

One day cricket may no longer be the most feted form of the game, but once every four years it emerges, Cinderella-like, as the belle of the cricket ball

A Land Parched of Proper Ideas

As India scrambles to tackle a poor monsoon, it can learn from missteps of Maharashtra in its attempt to become drought-free

Is a manned space mission necessary?

B-Town and Political Family Drama

The dysfunctional family, which often defines homes of the high and mighty, lets filmmakers create drama and thrills, and explore dimensions of power

Shahnama: The right hand of saffron power

The BJP president’s eye for detail and gargantuan efforts have taken his party to the pinnacle of power for the second time running, and earned him the number 2 slot in the Cabinet

World Cup this week: Matches to look out for

We pick out a few games each week that may influence who lifts the ICC World Cup at Lord’s

Europe just got less predictable

The Centre-right and centre-left took a beating in the EU elections. What else is in store?