The death of great personages triggers a spectrum of responses and events. Some are viewed favourably on their demise, even if in life they were disappointed In February 1798, as the ...

a Murgh Musallam that finds mention in the Akbarnama; crunchy litti stuffed with savoury fillings. It was a feast that we spread over several meals, each a discovery of new tastes and textures.

At the Kumbh Mela next week, millions of pilgrims will congregate at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj to celebrate the spirit of an eternal, unchanging Hinduism. However, ...