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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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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Exit polls: Congress ahead in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, BJP in Rajasthan
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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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: Hilarious moments as woman wakes up at dawn to find neighbour’s pets in her house
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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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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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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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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India tour of South Africa: Sharma, Kohli, Bumrah skip white-ball series; Iyer makes Test comeback
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Uganda script history to qualify for 2024 edition in USA and West Indies
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Junior World Boxing C’ships 2023: Eight Indian boxers move into the semi-finals and confirm medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain