Book Review
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‘Solarpunk Creatures’: Sci-Fi anthology brims with hope as it explores our kinship with other beings
The anthology includes works by three Indian writers: Priya Sarukkai Chabria, Rimi B Chatterjee, and Tashan Mehta.
Sayantani Sengupta
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‘Rescuing a River Breeze’: A joyful romp through mid-20th century Goa
Mrinalini Harchandrai is an acclaimed poet and she deftly brings this quality to her novel, the emotions she evokes, and the characters she draws.
Selma Carvalho
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Salman Rushdie’s new memoir un-wounds the ‘knife’ of language
‘Knife’ is an exceptional book written in exceptional circumstances by a writer who wanted to ‘answer violence with art’.
Manash Firaq Bhattacharjee
Trending
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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‘Like Being Alive Twice’: Dharini Bhaskar’s new novel reflects on how love forces our hand
Bhaskar’s voice is sharp, the contours of her storytelling are tastefully restrained, and coherence between the motivations of characters emerges organically.
Shubhangi Tiwari
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‘Bangladesh: A Literary Journey’: An anthology that takes a stand against cultural elitism
From a socio-political perspective, this collection of stories edited by Rifat Munim is a reflective, critical and comprehensive volume.
Ikhtisad Ahmed
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‘The Lady on a Horse and Other Secrets’: A wise departure from the author’s trademark styles
Ramona Sen has honed her authorship, tweaked her craft, and stretched the limits of her writing.
Diya Isha
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘Ma is Scared’: Anjali Kajal’s short stories step into the lives of ordinary women in northern India
The stories, selected and translated by Kavita Bhanot, represent a writing career spanning two and a half decades.
Areeb Ahmad
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‘General Firebrand and His Red Atlas’: What is happening to my neighbour will also happen to me
Even though Tathagata Bhattacharya’s novel is replete with accounts of strife, violence, and crime, the central themes are healing and recovery.
Ipshita Mitra
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‘Never Never Land’: Life is old here. Older than the trees. Younger than the mountains
Namita Gokhale writes with the wisdom that comes with experience. Her touch is light, her words are air, and the book design complements her craft.
Sayari Debnath
The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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‘Under the Night Jasmine’: In the isolation of the pandemic, a writer finds his story – and himself
Manav Kaul’s novel evokes the unsettling days of the lockdown to ask what truths we might find if we sit still with our discomforting thoughts.
Divya Aslesha
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‘Conversations with Aurangzeb’: An absurdist questioning of our histories
Charu Nivedita is not seeking to write a complete story, but merely to encounter a past that is all the more real precisely because it is fictional.
Ila Manish
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‘To Break and To Branch’: A gentle guide to Gieve Patel’s art, for first-timers and old admirers
Ranjit Hoskote’s book provides detailed descriptions and contextualisation of Patel’s art.
Rituparna Roy
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces