books and art
Book Review | Discovering the Oz author who was lawyer for Rani of Jhansi
In his short life of 48 years, John Lang produced 23 novels, one travelogue, some plays and five volumes of poetry
Book Review | Crouching Elephant, Hidden Dragon: This history is not to be repeated
The resulting shortcomings in dealing with the Chinese have cost India dearly in terms of its security and progress
Book Review | Truths about M. Karunanidhi & perspectives on Tamil politics
One of the key takeaways in the book is the articulation of Karunanidhi’s position vis-a-vis the Sri Lankan Tamil issue
‘Even forthright women can be submissive’
Around the time she asked me to translate her book we had grown quite close, without really realising it - Shahana Raza
Colourful narrative set in Rajasthan
The book delightfully delves into the colourful world of Rajasthan, seamlessly bridging the gap between royalty and commoners
Mysuru literature festival to be virtual series this year
The Mysuru Literary Forum and Charitable Trust and Mysuru book clubs are hosting this year’s festival in a virtual series on weekends
Art for charity
Hyderabad’s art fraternity contributes towards fighting the pandemic through an online art auction — ‘Art in Isolation’
Art auctions come to life online
Galleries and artists worry about the drop in artwork prices because of the pandemic. But there’s hope online
Shashi Tharoor, Ruskin Bond, Soha Ali Khan win big at 16th Crossword Book Award
Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Commonwealth Writers’ Prize winner and prolific author was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, instituted in 2016.
Debut novel by 70-yr-old grandmum named on shortlist for Costa Book Award
Published by Penguin, Meet Me At The Museum, a 'story of late love and second chances'.