By Vikas Datta Title: Codebreakers – The Secret Intelligence Unit that Changed the Course of the First World War; Author: James Wyllie & Michael McKinley; Publisher: Ebury Press/Random House India; Pages: 352; Price: Rs 499…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The topic of environment goes missing from the literary and imaginative conversation, says acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh whose new book deals with the issue of climate change. “It is a…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Amid some soulful and melodious singing performances and humorous gags, TV show “The Voice India Kids” – an Indian version of the internationally acclaimed reality format “The Voice” – was launched…
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) Social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi on Tuesday continued to be in a critical condition requiring partial life support, a doctor said. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the litterateur…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The historic significance of Khirki village will be back in focus on Wednesday with a triple treat of art, poetry and food at the Khoj Studios. The highlight of the…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) There will be no change in the dates of the Sunburn music festival and the annual four-day mega event will be held as scheduled from December 27-30 this year, the…
By Vikas Datta Title: Hindutva or Hind Swaraj; Author: U.R. Ananthamurthy (translated by Keerti Ramachandra and Vivek Shanbhag); Publisher: Harper Perennial; Pages: 144; Price: Rs 350 Every country and society may have differing narratives of…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Monday said that India was an under-performer despite its level of political institutions, adding that an over eight per cent growth was easily doable…
Mumbai: Filimmaker and choreographer Remo D’Souza, Australian actor Nathan Jones, Actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Tiger Shroff during the trailer launch of film Flying Jatt in Mumbai on July 18, 2016 (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, July 18…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Monday said that India was an under-performer given its level of political institutions, adding that an over eight per cent growth was easily doable…
Mumbai: Actress Richa Chadha pay homage during the 3rd death anniversary of Sarabjit Singh in Mumbai on May 4, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Actress Richa Chadha will soon be addressing a crowd…
By Ankit Sinha The massive popularity of electronic dance music (EDM) in India has paved the way for a bevy of music producers who are creating groovy, rhymthic and bass-laden tunes to win over fans….
Istanbul, July 18 (IANS) The World Heritage Committee on Sunday evening agreed to put 12 new sites on the World Heritage List before ending its 40th session in Turkey’s Istanbul city. With nine others already…
By Jaideep Sarin Manakpur Sharif (Punjab), July 17 (IANS) The landscape of ‘Green Revolution’ state Punjab has always been known for its golden harvest. But with the efforts of an artistically-minded entrepreneur couple, there will…
Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Chadigarh’s famed ‘Capitol Complex’, was on Sunday added to the UNESCO’s world heritage list, an official said. The final decision of inclusion was taken in the meeting held by UNESCO in…
Ghuman (Punjab), July 17 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday called for strengthening cultural bonds amongst states to promote social cohesion and harmony in India. Addressing a big gathering here in Gurdaspur…
By Jaideep Sarin Manakpur Sharif (Punjab), July 17 (IANS) The landscape of ‘Green Revolution’ state Punjab has always been known for its golden harvest. But with the efforts of an artistically-minded entrepreneur couple, there will…
Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) The condition of eminent littérateur Mahasweta Devi, who is on life support, continues to be critical, one of the doctors attending on her said here on Sunday. “Her condition continues to…
Naomi Watts By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) “Pushpa”, a vibrant account of Danish designer turned writer Inger Solberg’s experiences in India since over 15 years, is set to be adapted for the…
By Vikas Datta Occurrence of the unexpected and the unlikely doesn’t only work for literary genres like horror, and mystery, let alone fantasy and science fiction, but comedy too. Though much of comedy’s effect is…