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Arunima Mazumdar
Arunima Mazumdar is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Why the pandemic and life in lockdown feels like a never-ending Haruki Murakami novel
A publicist for a publishing company finds her existence uncannily similar to those of characters in the Japanese novelist’s books.
Arunima Mazumdar
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Season Three of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ is on, but the graphic novel is a unique way to read the book
Renée Nault’s storyline and art hark back to the original novel rather than mining the film or the series.
Arunima Mazumdar
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With ‘The Only Story’, Julian Barnes is back to writing of love, but not of romance or happiness
The novel looks back on 19-year-old Paul’s unconventional relationship with an older woman, Susan, and the disastrous suffering that both endure.
Arunima Mazumdar
Trending
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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Why has the Adani group singled out journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta?
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Once considered India’s answer to WhatsApp, Hike Messenger has shut down
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Nine Tests against India will be fantastic, our players are excited: England coach Chris Silverwood
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Murakami writes as mysteriously as ever about men without women, but somewhere the magic is missing
How many times can stories without endings be written?
Arunima Mazumdar
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Now we know what Haruki Murakami thinks about when he thinks about music
A series of conversations with a renowned conductor reveals a new facet of Murakami’s writing technique.
Arunima Mazumdar
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Why writers from Pakistan are looking to publish in India
Indian publishers are readying to bring out a host of books by writers from across the border.
Arunima Mazumdar
Video
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Watch: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent inauguration day at a protest in the Bronx, New York
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Watch: Hilarious compilation of Donald Trump saying ‘bye-bye’
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Watch: Explosion in Madrid, capital of Spain, destroys building, kills at least three people
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Watch: Comic José Covaco’s hilarious interpretation of ‘private chat’ with Navika Kumar
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Watch: US Police dog receives a hero’s welcome upon return after multiple surgeries
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A short (and it cannot be long) survey of recent English erotic writing in India
Cinema, television and life itself have raced far ahead of what’s been written under the label.
Arunima Mazumdar
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Thirteen Instagram handles booklovers must follow
Because they’re cool. Do you really need any other reasons?
Arunima Mazumdar
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Meet the four Indian writers in the running for 2016 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Over 4000 entries from across the world were narrowed down to just 26 stories from 11 countries.
Arunima Mazumdar
The Reel
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‘Kuruthi Kalam’ trailer: A police officer is caught between rival gangs in Chennai
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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Happy birthday, Haruki Murakami: here’s what I talk about when I talk about you
The Japanese writer who comes closest to depicting the uncertainties and inexplicability of human existence turns 67.
Arunima Mazumdar
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A reader’s guide to the six books in the running for the Muse India Young Writer Award
Meant for writers below 35, the award is helping the discovery of many first or second novels.
Arunima Mazumdar
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The reader’s quick guide to the six works of fiction shortlisted for the Hindu Prize
Established authors dominate the shortlist numerically this year.
Arunima Mazumdar
The Field
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IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals trade Robin Uthappa to Chennai Super Kings in all-cash deal
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ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan edge past Chennaiyin FC thanks to David Williams’ stoppage-time winner
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s 760th career goal reignites debate about football’s all-time goalscoring record
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Watch: The longest goal in football history – scored by Newport County’s Tom King
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Football: Why fans of long-suffering clubs have better social ties than successful teams’ supporters