Joy Of Reading
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How Gen Z and millennials in the US have an unlikely love affair with their local libraries
Why might Gen Z and millennials – sometimes characterised as attention-addled homebodies – still see value in trips to the public library?
Kathi Inman Berens, The Conversation & Kathi Inman Berens, The Conversation
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How I became a part of Juhu Reads, Mumbai’s first silent reading community
The community can be compared to a group of people meditating together, where everyone offers a prayer without communicating with one another.
Diya Sengupta
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Why do we find someone reading so attractive?
It is by reading that we become inaccessible and unreachable.
Silvia Hurtado González, The Conversation
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Why libraries are a must in India’s public schools
They can create spaces for children to nurture the habit of reading, provide a gateway to knowledge and diverse material.
Sneha Priya Yanappa & Avinash Reddy
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When a cobbler in South Bombay is seen reading the poetry of Guru Ravidas
‘The cobbler in my photograph is reading a book of poems. I noticed the name on the cover only when I zoomed into the photo later.’
Vineet Gill
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‘Every book ever printed is steeped in the essence of eco-fiction’
Writer and wildlife conservationist Cara Tejpal presents her choice of essential reads while journeying through the mighty Himalayas.
Cara Tejpal
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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Can reading help heal us and process our emotions – or is that just a story we tell ourselves?
Do we actually read for interest, pleasure, escapism – or the love of words?
Jane Turner Goldsmith, The Conversation
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‘The Book of Dog’ is a cherished reminder of who we become in the company of dogs
Through personal stories of love and loss, some of India’s most popular writers celebrate the remarkable dogs who have changed them for the better.
Sayari Debnath
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‘Cat People’: What does it mean for a cat person to read a book full of cats and their humans?
Through essays and through stories, cat lovers and cynics document the times in their lives that they spend, or have spent, in the company of cats.
Sayari Debnath
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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Madhu Bhaduri’s ‘Lived Story’ is a compelling memoir of a woman diplomat in a male-dominated world
Rich with anecdotes, this is an account of a storied life in academia, the foreign service, and activism.
Harsh Mander
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How reading books aloud can draw us into intimacies
It can be more than merely sociable. It can be deeply seductive, forging intimate as well as community bonds.
Kiera Vaclavik, The Conversation
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Five tips to get reading again if you’ve been struggling during the pandemic
How to deal with literature, interrupted.
Alexandra Paddock, The Conversation & Kirsten Shepherd-Barr, The Conversation
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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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 Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis