Category: IANS Life

Whither civilisation? The threat to social order and what we can do (Book Review)

By Vikas Datta Title: The Decline of Civilisation; Author: Ramin Jahanbegloo; Publisher: Aleph Book Company; Pages: 176; Price: Rs 399…

8 years ago

They built homes for others but themselves have no roof (Book Review)

By M.R. Narayan Swamy Title: CityMakers; Author: Indu Prakash Singh; Publisher: Mukul Prakashan; Pages: 608; Price: Rs 1,000 Why do…

8 years ago

Nobody can ever replace pure singers: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana

By Durga Chakravarty New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) It's great that actors are venturing out and trying their hand at…

8 years ago

‘Art and culture has been reduced to a spectacle’

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Leading art practitioners have asserted that Indian culture and art forms that have preserved their…

8 years ago

Facebook COO’s self-help book a hacker’s guide through adversity

By Saket Suman Title: Option B: Facing Adversity, Buiding Resilience and Finding Joy; Author: Sheryl Sandberg with Adam Grant; Publisher:…

8 years ago

Introspective works from the monochromatic palette

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Layered mixed-media canvases, and assemblages in subtle monochromatic palette compose an introspective and revelatory exhibition…

8 years ago

Cafe Yell: A neighbourhood cafe that screams style

By Karishma Saurabh Kalita New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Stylish, uber chic and hipster -- the three things that come…

8 years ago

A saga of love, sex and danger in ancient India

By Vikas Datta For keen readers, the point where texts transform into literature is always interesting. The protagonists are more…

8 years ago

Discovering the ethereal world of modern masters

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Just a few steps inside the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)…

8 years ago

Tito: A revolutionary turned ethnic pacifier, international statesman

By Vikas Datta His political accomplishments are still worthy of emulation. A successful war leader-turned-outstanding statesman, Marshal Tito showed how…

8 years ago

Victoria Lautman, chronicler of India’s forgotten stepwells

By Mayank Chhaya Chicago, May 6 (IANS) Thirty years after Chicago-based photographer and writer Victoria Lautman first stepped into the…

8 years ago

Vikram Seth’s ‘A Suitable Boy’ is BBC’s first period drama with a non-white cast

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Even as the publication dates of noted Indian writer Vikram Seths "A Suitable Girl," --…

8 years ago

‘We are at the beginning of the road’

By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Indias art world had never experienced it before -- a multimedia art…

8 years ago

New book takes us a step closer to Lucknow – and Chikankari

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Chikankari is one of the finest traditional embroideries of India, a symbol of Lucknawi culture…

8 years ago

Vivo V5s: Wallet-friendly smartphone for great selfie experience (Tech Review)

By Anuj Sharma New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Vivo is one Chinese brand that has created a niche in the…

8 years ago

‘Bengal scroll paintings have enough admirers to ensure survival’

By Nivedita Giri New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Works of art and paintings have been an integral component of India's…

8 years ago

Of legends, emotions, fandom and a soldier’s autobiography

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Embark on a journey with a real estate magnate living in the two worlds of…

8 years ago

‘Guardian of the Galaxy Vol. 2’: The sheen has withered (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)

By Troy Ribeiro Film: "Guardian of the Galaxy Vol.2" Director: James Gunn Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin…

8 years ago

‘Mantostaan’: Strong portrayal but lacks emotions (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)

By Troy Ribeiro Film: "Mantostaan"; Director: Rahat Kazmi; Cast: Sonal Sehgal, Shoib Nikash Shah, Raghubir Yadav, Virendra Saxena, Raina Basnet,…

8 years ago

Neglected state of sentencing in judicial decisions (Book Review)

By Garima Tyagi Title: Discretion, Discrimination and the Rule of Law; Author: Mrinal Satish; Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Pages: 310;…

8 years ago



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