Fiction Or Fact
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Why be a writer if you are not going to use your most powerful weapons, which are words?
Why do writers not write – or get – letters (instead of messages with emojis) anymore?
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Satire: ‘I have been to nine literary festivals. It has been nine too many.’
‘I am a lit fest veteran now. I can show you the scars.’
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Satire: This fantasy version of a literary panel discussion might be closer to reality than we think
In which a writer moderates a panel of his dreams – or is it nightmares?
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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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No, dear writer, don’t be a helicopter parent to your book (and don’t tell us how the baby was made)
‘A writer’s job is to write. And do this in privacy. And guard both the process and the output from prying eyes.’
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Satire: Why must publishers chase Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt while neglecting real writers?
In which an irate commentator says, ‘Take back the arts: say no to Chopra and Dutt.”
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Once upon a time In Indian publishing: Six fantasies for 2018
Fiction is stronger than truth. Sometimes.
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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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Women in publishing break the glass ceiling all the time. Why pick Priyanka Chopra for a lecture?
Must Bollywood become the obvious option even for that last bastion of hope – art and literature?
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Lit fests are coming! Watch out for the moderator!! Or, rather, for the mad orator!!!
There’s nothing moderate about this character, claims someone who’s been at the receiving end.
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Same editors, different companies: How will Delhi publishers ever produce better books?
An author asks why publishing companies do not get fresh blood from elsewhere in the country
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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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Why publishers shouldn’t love movie stars (or, how Bollywood is turning books into BS)
Why do publishers go weak at the knees at the thought of signing up film-stars who cannot even read a script?
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Ten literary trends we’re staring at in India in 2017
A reckless set of forecasts with complete disregard of facts, and therefore likely to come true.
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
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Six customised cocktails for the litfest season
Why drink the same old when you can drink the same new?
Krishna Shastri Devulapalli
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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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