Talking Books
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‘Wayel Kati’: Linthoi Chanu’s book proves that conflict is not the narrative of Manipur
‘Those in power have failed us,’ said Chanu, the author of the recently published novel ‘Wayel Kati: The Quest of the Seven Guardians’.
Jane Borges
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Ramachandra Guha pays a literary tribute to the oft-invisible friendship between editor and writer
In ‘The Cooking of Books: A Literary Memoir’, Guha explores and expands on his friendship with his editor Rukun Advani.
Suchismita Ghosh
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An archive project is creating a database of Indian cities in fiction – and you can contribute to it
Divya Ravindranath and Apoorva Saini have set up the online archive Cities in Fiction to record how fictional narratives construct spaces in South Asia.
Rush Mukherjee
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Why autobiographies are the most potent books to challenge what is ‘normal’
The author of a book on the philosophy of autobiography writes why it’s a truly unique form of literature.
Aakash Singh Rathore
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Delhi High Court restrains publication of book on Ramdev until ‘defamatory’ parts are removed
A judge said the yoga guru was entitled to his right to social reputation and dignity as an ordinary citizen even if he is a public figure.
Scroll Staff
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In the digital age, a 120-year-old library in rural Maharashtra shows that books aren’t dead
Despite all the odds, the management of Nagar Wachnalaya in Kurundwad is working to save thousands of old Marathi and English books.
Sanket Jain
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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How a Gujarati-speaking writer in Chennai became an acclaimed Tamil anthologist and bookseller
Dilip Kumar’s short stories, with their unexpected laugh out loud moments, have been translated into many languages.
Vijaysree Venkatraman
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Delhi court lifts injunction on book on yoga guru Ramdev
Juggernaut Books, the publisher of ‘From Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev’, called the order a victory for free speech.
Scroll Staff
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Baba Ramdev book injunction pits freedom of speech against right to reputation. Which will prevail?
A Delhi court has restrained the sale of ‘Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev’ after the yoga guru alleged it defamed him.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Delhi court bars sale of book about Ramdev
The injunction has restrained Juggernaut from publishing ‘From Godman to Tycoon’ and Amazon and Flipkart from selling it.
Scroll Staff
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Here's a song written with the first lines of different books
'Once Upon A Time' riffs on Dickens, Kafka and Vonnegut.
Scroll Staff
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#BombayHectic: A graphic novel chronicling life in Mumbai made entirely with a smartphone
The semi-autobiographical story follows the journey of a Delhi boy who moved to Mumbai in 2015.
Rhema Mukti Baxter
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa