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Neglected and decaying, the original ‘Arthashastra’ may soon be lost forever
This palm-leaf document is currently housed in Mysuru's cash-strapped Oriental Research InstituteThe Arthashastra is one of the oldest books on governance, military strategy, politics, economics, justice, and the duties of rulers
3 min read17 Nov 2019Violence as a way of life
Upinder Singh's new book challenges a basic principle that many of us have absorbed over years of nation-building: that India has been an eternal beacon of non-violence and harmony
4 min read27 Oct 2017The hard-earned wisdom of a good diplomat
Former foreign secretary Shyam Saran is at his best when talking of India's neighbourhood
4 min read27 Sep 2017Real estate firm Saha Groupe raises Rs200 crore from Edelweiss unit
Saha Groupe will use the funds to refinance an existing loan and for land payments
1 min read27 Jun 2017Kautilya Finance to invest Rs175 crore in Saha Groupe’s projects in Noida
Out of `175 crore, about `100 crore will be used for construction of Saha Groupe's ongoing project in Noida and the remaining `75 crore to buy a land parcel in Noida
1 min read4 Jul 2016Resurrecting recipes: In Kautilya’s kitchen
Recreating a meat curry from the Arthashastra, which tucks in a recipe between lessons on realpolitik
5 min read13 Oct 2015Popular Topics
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