JP Losty odišiel do dôchodku v roku 2005 po 34 rokoch ako kurátor indických vizuálnych materiálov v ázijskom oddelení Britskej knižnice. Rozsiahlo publikoval o ilustrovaných indických rukopisoch a maliarstve v Indii. Jeho najdôležitejšie knihy zahŕňajú prelomové dielo The Art of the Book in India (1982) a Calcutta: City of Palaces (1990), zatiaľ čo jeho A Picturesque Voyage: William Daniell’s Journal and the Daniells’ Vision of India má byť publikované v roku 2009.
In-depth commentary enhances the understanding of 90 superb paintings, providing insights from the renowned art historian J.P. Losty. The book explores the techniques, historical context, and significance of each artwork, making it an invaluable resource for art enthusiasts and scholars alike. Losty's expertise offers a unique perspective, enriching the reader's appreciation of the visual arts.
On 9 November 2019, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous verdict, cleared the way for the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.As we look back, we will be able to see how much we have lost over Ayodhya through the years of conflict. If the loss of a mosque is preservation of faith, if the establishment of a temple is emancipation of faith, we can all join together in celebrating faith in the Constitution. Sometimes, a step back to accommodate is several steps forward towards our common destiny.Through this book, Salman Khurshid explores how the greatest opportunity that the judgment offers is a reaffirmation of India as a secular society.