A celebration of fusion music
Noida, May 15 (IANS) Nothing restores the cultural heritage of a country like it’s art forms do and music is certainly one of the most revered of all art forms. But globalisation has led to…
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Of dreams and those who dare to chase them
By Madhupriti Mitra New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) While all of us aspire to achieve certain goals in life, not everybody succeeds. Here comes a new book that attempts to unravel the many unknown facets…
A fictional account of the refugee crisis paints a better future (Book review)
By Saket Suman Title: Exit West; Author Mohsin Hamid; Publisher: Penguin India; Pages: 228; Price: Rs 599 Migration has emerged as one of the most challenging of contemporary issues but this fictional tale — steeped…
The ‘wounded’ poet who disobeyed the party line on the ghazal
By Vikas Datta Like the sun outshines other celestial bodies, literary figures are liable to find that their contribution to popular forms of mass media will obscure all their other work, no matter how much…
The author who dreamt of Manderley, reinvented a genre
By Vikas Datta Even if she had written just one or two of her over dozen novels, she would have easily figured among the world’s greatest writers with her brand of ‘Gothic romances’, but Daphne…
New Indian sparkling wine aims to alter the way you down the bubbly
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It’s the third Indian sparkling wine to come out of Maharashtra’s Nashik region and it aims to alter the way you down the bubbly by moving away…
After a point, money doesn’t motivate: Director Mohit Suri
By Arundhuti Banerjee Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Film director Mohit Suri, upbeat about his forthcoming movie “Half Girlfriend”, says he does not want to get into the “game of Rs 100-crore club” as after a…
LG G6 smartphone: Taking on the Samsung Galaxy S8 (Tech Review)
By Anuj Sharma New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) After the tepid response to last year’s modular G5 device, South Korean giant LG has now unveiled a premium-segment G6 smartphone that is water-resistant and comes with…
Will take India’s regional cuisine to the world: Chef Vikas Khanna
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) He has been named the “Hottest Chef of America” by People magazine and has won a Michelin star for his restaurant in New York, but Chef Vikas…
Finding the course of a dreaded disease – for eight annas
By Vikas Datta Affecting humans across all continents for centuries, this debilitating disease was long believed to be caused by unhealthy vapours, which gave its name – malaria (from Latin for bad air). While several…
It’s never too late to be a mom
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) “Thirty, flirty and thriving” — that’s what the younger version of actress Jennifer Garner’s character wished for in the 2004 film “13 Going on 30”. If one…
Nawabi foods from Rampur’s royal kitchens
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) When one thinks of Rampur, it is the formidable Rampuri “‘chaku” (knife) as well as the lilt of Mirza Ghalib’s poetry that comes to mind — but…
The challenges of being a father in the scientific age
By Nury Vittachi One of my children asked me whether ham came from hamsters. “Of course,” I said. “Just like jelly comes from jellyfish.” I added that our family’s favourite dessert, Nutella mousse, was a…
Of nationalism, women entrepreneurs and weight loss
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Learn to question the concept of nationalism by reading the tale of an air warrior; know about the the obstacles faced by women vying for a top job; go through…
An emancipated, fiesty woman on and off the screen
By Vikas Datta If acting prowess is to be assessed by awards, Katharine Hepburn wins hands down with four Oscars for acting — the most ever — right from her third film to her third-last…
New-age moms ditch early maternity leave, doctors approve
By Nivedita New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) “I would continue to do normal things as everybody else because that’s what it is,” actress Kareena Kapoor Khan had said during her pregnancy. Like her, several new-age…
Priyanka-supported Sikkimese film’s trailer to be shown at Cannes
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra’s Sikkimese production “Pahuna” will have its trailer screened at the upcoming edition of the Cannes Film Festival, says the movie’s director Paakhi A. Tyrewala….
Think Positive: This book will boost your enthusiasm for life (Book Review)
By Shubhi Sinha Title: Today is My Favourite Day; Author: Siddharth Shirole; Publisher: Wisdom Tree; Pages: 168; Price: Rs 150 Nobody in this world is guaranteed to lead a n entirely happy and joyous life….
People prefer tasty homemade over Big Mac: Musician Sylvain Rifflet’s take on popular music
By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) French saxophonist and composer Sylvain Rifflet has his finger firmly set on the pulse of modern times. Yet, he feels that music appealing to the popular taste,…
Timex IQ+ Move: Smartwatch or fitness tracker? A bit of both (Tech Review) (Lead)
By Sourabh Kulesh New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Fitness trackers have become a fad of late, with young- and middle-aged Indians sporting these devices at the park, in the gym and on the streets. Sensing…