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A ghostly tale
With the elements of mystery and murder, Sunit Gajbhiye’s book Untamed Origins is an action packed survival thriller.
19 Feb 2020 1:32 AM
An old woman finds purpose and laughter
Dopehri, however, takes place in Lucknow, with a visibly strong sense of place and time, with Amma Bi’s haveli as centerstage.
16 Feb 2020 2:47 AM
Pride and prejudice in a percussion tradition
Caste dynamics also change over time, showing up this book as an outstanding work by a gifted musician.
16 Feb 2020 2:41 AM
Letters strewn on sea waters, words afloat in tropical skies
Earlier that day, I had finished re-reading Adil Jussawalla’s stunning new volume of poems, Shorelines (Poetrywala).
14 Feb 2020 3:02 AM
Reluctant writer pens a book about publishing
Dean went on to establish the Mahomed Baths in London and came to be known as the “shampooing surgeon”.
14 Feb 2020 2:53 AM
The story behind the N-deal: How Dr Manmohan Singh beat the odds
Sonia Gandhi said she did not think the nuclear deal was an issue on which to risk an early election.
14 Feb 2020 2:46 AM
‘You want to, but you cannot live in the past’
You want to but can’t live in the past, so you live with a pain that eats at you constantly.
09 Feb 2020 8:35 AM
Exquisite dance of narratives, continents, identities
The skill is not just in the words or the device, it is also in the telling.
09 Feb 2020 8:23 AM
Superlawyer recounts brush with Bofors, success of his London dream
The Bachchans, says Zaiwalla, approached him to get their defamation suit against the Swedish journal heard in an English court.
09 Feb 2020 8:18 AM
Journey to heal herself
A medical professional has published a book that deals with the lives of various Indian women.
09 Feb 2020 1:18 AM
The storyteller by night!
No matter what he calls himself, Sandeep is absolutely comfortablespending his free time writing.
09 Feb 2020 1:16 AM
It is a fast train, it only goes slow
At the time, many have wondered at his decision, though others have followed in his footsteps.
07 Feb 2020 1:40 AM
Living with Manto, finding Mantoiyat
Manto the film was critically acclaimed, not just at Cannes, but at several international films festivals.
07 Feb 2020 1:37 AM
Museum pieces, acrylics, text
At a certain point, you were back to your young adult self, hair all black, clothes all black — you suddenly seemed much taller.
31 Jan 2020 1:32 AM
Sassy Swap must be read at one go, cover to cover
Swapping in marriage would generally imply a trading off of partners with each other’s consent.
31 Jan 2020 1:30 AM
Chance for non-Western powers to rise in a post-American world
The similarities between President Bolsanoro and his American counterpart are extraordinary.
31 Jan 2020 1:28 AM
No intention to be RBI governor: Abhijit Banerjee
Oraganiser and author William Darlymple draws analogy between East India Company and current British govt.
31 Jan 2020 1:17 AM
Let’s embrace opinion, dissent: Ashok Gehlot
13th edition of the 5-day Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off.
31 Jan 2020 1:12 AM
Places, poetry and pushing boundaries
Talking about poetry is like taking a hot bath in a tub with your clothes on, says poet-writer Jeet Thayil.
28 Jan 2020 4:38 AM
‘Really easy for me to write my stories’
My new book has three short stories and I had pretty good plans about the stories.
26 Jan 2020 3:10 AM
Columns
Analysis reveals Prime Minister Modi's diminishing impact as opposition highlights governance failures and divisive tactics.
Senior IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar Raises Eyebrows with Complaint of Car Discrimination Amid Lok Sabha Elections
Modi's "Guarantee 2024" vs Congress' "Nyay Patra" - A Clash of Narratives
Exploring the historical context and implications of the term "Hindu Rashtra" in light of constitutional and legal frameworks.