Daily Brief: Why are so many Indian politicians giving interviews to social media influencers?

Why are so many Indian politicians giving interviews to social media influencers?

Choosing influencers over traditional journalists might help politicians reach younger audiences. –

Ramachandra Guha: What India and the world could learn from Einstein’s anti-chauvinist philosophy

Like Tagore, the scientist sought to blend an inclusive, non-jingoistic nationalism with an openness to the world.

Principle over prestige: When India forfeited a Davis Cup final to Apartheid South Africa

India’s decision to not play South Africa in the final of the prestigious competition was widely criticised by international tennis governing bodies.

‘History’s Angel’: Past and present collide to tell uncomfortable truths about Muslim lives in India

Anjum Hasan’s novel considers what it is like to live in troubling times.

‘Death was a constant motif in his music’: Jupinderjit Singh, author of ‘Who Killed Moosewala?’

‘Moosewala’s murder could have been prevented had the system intervened’, said Singh. Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was killed on May 29, 2022. He was 29.

August nonfiction reading list: Public and private stories that make India and Indians

A novelist’s memoir, history of Indian railways, an exploration of the shared roots of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and more.

‘The Covenant of Water’: A delicate balance of faith and love, art and medicine, real and unreal

Abraham Verghese’s inter-generational saga could have become tedious, but it is to the writer’s credit that the pace of the narrative never flags.

Badminton, Japan Open Super 750: Lakshya Sen bows out in semis with tough loss to Jonatan Christie

Lakshya Sen lost 15-21, 21-13, 16-21 to Christie in a 68-minute match.

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