Stories written by
Gayathri Sankar
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If you think you know Gujarat, this anthology of stories expands and confuses your understanding
‘The Greatest Gujarati Stories Ever Told’, edited and translated by Rita Kothari, is an introduction (or return) to the complexities of the state’s literature.
Gayathri Sankar
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Annie Zaidi’s new novel weaves the narratives of unnamed people into a disturbing urban tapestry
‘City of Incident’ is a panorama of a disquieting, crowded landscape.
Gayathri Sankar
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In this novel the characters struggle with personal losses alongside the journey of a nation
It is the everydayness of badminton that grounds a book so ambitious as ‘Geeta Rahman at Championship Point’ in its ambit.
Gayathri Sankar
Trending
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Beyond Har Ghar Tiranga: Why Indians must plant Tagore’s vision of nationalism in every home
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CWG 2022: Here’s the full list of 61 medals won by India at Birmingham Commonwealth Games
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Opinion: The reasons why Pakistan turned out different from India and Bangladesh
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‘Are we the judge or registry?’: Justice DY Chandrachud expresses displeasure over removal of case
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‘You get one life, you enjoy it responsibly, then you die’: A cancer patient’s farewell essay
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‘The Earthspinner’: Anuradha Roy’s new novel fluidly tells unconnected stories and overwhelms you
What describes the expanse of themes in this novel is both change and the resistance to it.
Gayathri Sankar
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‘The Startup Wife’: The wry, level gaze of a female coder probes a male world with sardonic humour
Tahmima Anam’s novel leaves you with a lot to chew over, perhaps raising more questions than it answers.
Gayathri Sankar
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‘A Death In Shonagachhi’: This debut novel eschews a smart script in favour of the real, messy world
Even though it’s located in a space everyone knows of, Rijula Das’s novel refuses to succumb to tropes.
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Video
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Watch: Donald Trump says FBI raided his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, supporters gather outside
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Watch: Man jumps onto railway tracks to save stray dog as train approaches
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Watch: Warm welcome for Indian CWG team members at Delhi airport on arrival from Birmingham
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Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022): Watch some memorable performances by the pop icon
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Watch: Bus loses control in busy Chinese street, police officer gets in while it’s moving to stop it
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‘A Passage North’ compels you to think not just about the novel but about your own life
Anuk Arudpragasam’s second novel lives up to the promise of the first.
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Naheed Patel’s debut novel says a lot about its unlikeable narrator, and more about you, the reader
‘A Mirror Made of Rain’ is an angry young novel told by an angry young woman.
Gayathri Sankar
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Krupa Ge’s ‘What We Know About Her’ is a gentle investigation of the fault-lines of a family’s past
A young woman’s determination to learn about her grand-aunt lifts the lid on caste and gender conflicts.
Gayathri Sankar
The Reel
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‘Delhi Crime’ season 2 trailer: Vartika Chaturvedi and her team are back on the crime trail
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‘Thiruchitrambalam’ trailer: Dhanush plays a food delivery worker in Mithran Jawahar’s film
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Start the week with a film: ‘Confidentially Yours’ is a delightful goodbye to cinema
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‘The Great Weddings of Munnes’ review: Knot happening
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‘Victim – Who is Next?’ review: The films by Pa Ranjith and Chimbudevan stand out