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Shashank Bhargava
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Ten writers talk of words they detest and prefer not to use (and of words they love)
Why do certain words evoke abhorrence from those who make a living out of words?
Shashank Bhargava
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The age of autofiction is here: How do writers feel about writing novels from their own lives?
Yashodhara Lal, Jerry Pinto, and Ravinder Singh have some answers.
Shashank Bhargava
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Five book designers present the favourite covers they worked on last year
When is a book cover designer really pleased with their own work?
Shashank Bhargava
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 real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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A writer’s guide to what India’s commissioning editors are looking for (and what they don’t want)
Eight editors from six publishing companies talk of their preferences. Are writers listening?
Shashank Bhargava
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What is untranslatable? Ten translators from Indian languages list their candidates
From auditory effects to cultural back stories, a range of things that translators find almost impossible to express in another language.
Shashank Bhargava
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Not a reader yet? These are the books India’s book editors suggest you start with
Twenty-two books for your starting kit.
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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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On World Tiger Day, five lovers of the big cat describe their most thrilling brush with the animal
Valmik Thapar, Bittu Sahgal and others take a trip down memory lane.
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These books are taking children closer to nature and wildlife. You might want to join them
Kartik Shanker, Prerna Singh Bindra and Vivek Menon are trying to ensure that the wild isn’t invisible to the young.
Shashank Bhargava
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If a writer gifts a book, it must be really worth reading, right (even if it’s their own)?
Ten writers talk of the last book they gifted someone.
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The Reel
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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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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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‘Chetan Bhagat owns the English he writes,’ says the editor of his books
An interview with Shinie Antony, who edits Bhagat’s bestselling novels.
Shashank Bhargava
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The books that mattered to India’s independent publishers in 2016
Never mind the corporate publishing houses and their profit-and-loss accounts.
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‘To bring you stuff you like to read, whoever you are:’ Karthika VK on the book editor's role
An exclusive interview with the editor-publisher who was almost synonymous with HarperCollins India for ten years.
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The Field
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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
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day