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What caused a water riot and water-logged Delhi at the same time, asks Pradip Saha. >

They were iconic and unforgettable. They had unique styles and distinctive personalities. They left an indelible mark on Bollywood. >

Uniforms express ideals, or the lack of them. >

The typography in India has always reflected its dynamism. >

If someone tells you the sari is back, don’t believe them. It never went away in the first place. >

Style Mannan (King of Style), Periya Thaliavar (Big Boss), Supernova and Superstar – Rajinikanth’s nicknames say it all. >

An outlaw, a style icon, an artist, a politician, a freedom fighter and a sultan – meet the women who ruled. >

Doshi Levien’s new range of furniture for Moroso, Paper Planes, incorporates Swarovski crystal elements into functional design. >

Kashmir >

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh was a patron of the finer things in life, best remembered for his opulent lifestyle. >

India’s newspaper industry has shifted radically, from its inception as a tool in the fight for independence to a mouthpiece for the elite. >

Meals in India, even in their simplest form, are akin to ritual and are treated accordingly. >

Not long ago we were a sexy, stylish and original-looking country. We had elegance, grace, sensual rituals and rhythm to our daily lives. >

Kalarippayattu, often called Kalari, is one of the world’s oldest martial arts still in existence. >

The defiant battle cry of the Indian National Army. >

India’s elite and middle classes fail to notice that their obsession with cash has left them morally and culturally bankrupt. >

Vastu Shastra is the ancient Indian architectural practice of constructing buildings in harmony with nature. >

For those that have tuned in to Goa in the recent past, in the 1980s it was much more difficult to access than it is now. >

From the Golden Age of the 1950s to Bollywood today, Indian films have come a long way. They are bigger, but are they better? >

The source of Indian civilization happened in harmony with nature. In fact, forests are central to Indian development and progress. >

Trance music, invented in India, 400 BC. >

How “Made in India” has gone from ornate handcrafted goods to cheap ethnic products for export. >

Bangalore of yore was referred to as “the pensioner’s paradise.” >

Regarded for decades as a model airline for its service, image and professionalism, Air India was once an Indian icon. >