Writers On Their Books
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When AB Vajpayee asked, ‘Can a two-thirds majority declare the Indian republic to be a monarchy?’
Sagarika Ghose on a discovery she made while writing a biography of the former prime minister and BJP leader.
Sagarika Ghose
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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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Ten years of Anuradha Roy’s ‘An Atlas of Impossible Longing’: What the writer and publisher remember
‘For three years, it was an alternative, secret universe in which I lived, awake or asleep.’
Anuradha Roy & Christopher MacLehose
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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 Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Video: When The Beatles came to India 50 years ago in pursuit of eternal happiness
Author Ajoy Bose’s book recounts how the Fab Four decided to take a break at their peak and make a soul-searching trip to Rishikesh in 1968.
Ramakrishnan M
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Video: ‘How could I reconcile my Hinduism with these mob lynchers?’ asks Shashi Tharoor
In his new book ‘Why I Am A Hindu’, Shashi Tharoor speaks about Hinduism and how it is different from Hindutva, the political ideology.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Video interview: ‘The British said it would be impossible. But Indian bureaucrats made it possible’
Writer Ornit Shani uncovers the greatest experiment in India’s democratic history, the creation of universal adult franchise.
Smitha Nair
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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Video: ‘How do they say there is no casteism?’ author Sujatha Gidla on her latest book
She speaks on the writing of her memoir, institutional discrimination, naxalism and how Indian-Americans practice casteism.
Smitha Nair
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Video: Author Suketu Mehta on how he married Bollywood and the underworld for his book Maximum City
More than a decade after its release, Maximum City continues to be, arguably the definitive book on Mumbai.
Smitha Nair
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Video: Derek O'Brien discusses his new book, Mamata as his boss and defeating the BJP
Interview with Derek O’Brien: “The people of India are more powerful than a pair and the people will course correct.”
Shoaib Daniyal
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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Interview: From Tiger Pataudi to Virat Kohli, can 11 cricketers tell the story of independent India?
Rajdeep Sardesai talks about cricket, inclusiveness in Indian sport and his latest book Democracy’s XI.
Smitha Nair & Sujit Lad
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‘Tragedy follows him everywhere:’ What I discovered while writing my book about Ramdev
Priyanka Pathak-Narain talks of the question marks hanging over Ramdev’s journey from spiritual leader to business magnate.
Priyanka Pathak-Narain
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'Who really wrote my novel about Tanya and Tania in Karachi and Bombay? Not me'
‘It was always the girls, clear, alive, crowded around me, itching to get their hands all over the page.’
Antara Ganguli
The Field
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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 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