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Remembering Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

2 September 2024, marks Tolkien’s 51st death anniversary, yet the relevance of his literary work is far from diminished. He is immortal in the annals of world literature, and The Lord of the Rings continues to shine brightly in the hearts of readers all around the globe.

Walking with M bridges chasms of discord across India

At its core, the international award-winning documentary film “Walking With M”, directed by Akash Sagar Chopra, grandson of Ramanand Sagar (son of Moti Sagar) of Ramayan fame, embodies the indomitable spirit of humanity and traces the story behind one man’s unfathomable attempt to ignite this flame of hope and peace.

A whiff of heritage

An afternoon at Mirza Ghalib’s favourite perfumery takes you back aeons, says KRISHNARAJ IYENGAR

The torchbearers of the 2024 Paris Olympics

On 8 May 2024, the Olympic flame landed in Marseille, starting the journey of the torch relay throughout France. Of the 11,000 torchbearers, 1,000 were chosen for the Paralympic relay, and the remaining were chosen for the Olympic relay.

Patients not to be afraid of non-surgical treatment for heart health

Now, a non-surgical procedure that restores heart health for most of the cardiology ailments is available in specialised cardio care hospitals in parts of the country. It is safer, time-saving, and less expensive for elderly patients (above 60 years) than bypass surgery and other treatments.