Category: IANS Life

Tillotama Shome: Figuring the strokes in the deep end

By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Having made her debut with "Monsoon Wedding" way back in 2001, Tillotama…

7 years ago

Bollywood films tell Indian stories beautifully: Actress Gabriela Dias

By Nivedita New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) She is a Hollywood actress, producer and a humanitarian, and in awe with…

7 years ago

Red, strange and dangerous: Mars’ mysteries explained (Book Review) (With Image)

By Vikas Datta Title: 4th Rock from the Sun - The Story of Mars; Author: Nicky Jenner; Publisher: Bloomsbury Sigma;…

7 years ago

Tourists flocking to Himachal hills feel cheated

By Vishal Gulati Shimla/Manali, May 30 (IANS) For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Nothing can describe…

7 years ago

Inability to admit failure reason US is still in Afghanistan: ‘War Machine’ director

By Sugandha Rawal Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) "War Machine" director David Michod -- whose film portrays the absurdity of war…

7 years ago

Five books to look forward to in June 2017

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Not all books live up to the expectations of the readers. Much-anticipated…

7 years ago

I’m not a very communicative person: Aamir Khan

By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Aamir Khan has as many as 20.9 million followers on Twitter and…

7 years ago

The ghost who writes: Thriving business of anonymous authorship

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) What if you were told that many of the books that you…

7 years ago

Remembering the last Mughal emperor and his poetry

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A remarkable new book highlights the various aspects of a bygone era, and the life…

7 years ago

Conversation with a ghostwriter – on condition of anonymity

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) I was staring at the hundreds of people walking up and down…

7 years ago

From Tora Bora to Abbottabad: The strange history of Bin Laden’s ‘Wander Years’ (Book Review)

By Vikas Datta Title: The Exile; Author: Cathy Scott-Clark & Adrian Levy; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing; Pages: 640; Price: Rs 699…

7 years ago

‘Midnight Rider’ Gregg Allman and his rock music journey

By Vikas Datta In a nearly half-century career, both in a band and solo, his distinctive voice, inspired lyrics and…

7 years ago

Retired Mumbai professor paints her way to good health

By Quaid Najmi Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) A rewarding but hectic four-decade-long academic career left Mangal Gogte, 65, with a…

7 years ago

Market for pre-owned foreign luxury cars growing in India

By Sakshi Srivastava New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The demand for fancy foreign luxury cars is witnessing a steep rise,…

7 years ago

Konkona Sensharma: A life, career shaped by unconventional upbringing

By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Mainstream has never been the mainstay in her filmography. Not even with…

7 years ago

Liberalism’s prophet: Scourge of small minds and tyranny of thought

By Vikas Datta The concept of liberalism and its key facet of tolerance are most vital to human freedom and…

7 years ago

‘Eco-passages’ and other lessons on curbing roadkill

By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) An estimated 10,000 wild animals -- representing more than 100 species of…

7 years ago

The global journey of curry – with some receipes thrown in

By Somrita Ghosh Book: Curry: A Global History; Author: Colleen Taylor Sen; Publisher: Speaking Tiger; Price: Rs 399; Pages: 144…

7 years ago

The world’s scariest actor, but not always

By Vikas Datta This tall, imposing and deep-voiced actor's achievement lay not only in the over 300 onscreen appearances in…

7 years ago

Anger is good and other lessons from Mahatma Gandhi to his grandson

By Saket Suman Title: The Gift of Anger; Author: Arun Gandhi; Publisher: Penguin; Price: Rs 599; Pages: 292. Father of…

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