Reinventing the steel frame

Seasoned bureaucrat Deepak Gupta, who was chairman of the UPSC entrusted with the task of selecting civil servants, writes a comprehensive history of Indian Administrative Service  DEEPAK GUPTA is best suited to write The Steel Frame–A History of the IAS. He is from the service, was the chairman of the UPSC that selects civil servants. […]

Transformational artist

The journey of artist Balbir Krishan from a small village in western Uttar Pradesh to New York is inspiring. A truly global artist from India, he’s currently showing his artwork in New Delhi, Bangkok and Detroit ART HAS the power to transform society and is a distilled reflection of its time. It also has the […]

Celebrating Sridevi

Satyarth Nayak’s book on Sridevi celebrates both the phenomenon and the person she was, and gives us an insight into the world of the legendary actor “A ZANY chorus of Tathaiya Tathaiya Ho blared from the speakers. A bunch of garishly dressed dancers bopped before the camera. Sridevi twirled, Jeetendra whirled, surrounded by pots, feathers […]

CHEF OF THE WEEK

ARMED WITH a degree in hospitality from Jaipur, Chef Hemant Negi is currently shouldering the responsibility of handling the entire F&B operation of Romeo Lane restaurant as Executive Chef. Earlier Negi had gathered culinary experience at Royal Caribbean Cruise company where he honed his skills. In a candid conversation, he talks more about himself and […]

The perfect rendezvous

If you are looking for some quality time together, with your special partner or family and friends, this is the right destination TUCKED IN Civil Lines in North Delhi, with communal tables, a variety of settings and an ambience best suited for all generations to enjoy together, it is a perfect choice for creating memorable […]

Examining the entrance

Writing a competitive exam to gain acceptance to the institution of one’s choice can be a daunting experience for candidates, considering the sheer numbers involved WRITING AND preparing for an entrance exam is a demanding job — we all have our stories from the time we appeared for one. The Indian teenage dream is to […]

Where tourists nest

Santa Maria Hostel is a typical home for backpackers in Fort Kochi. They live together and share their travel tales and life experiences SANTA MARIA Hostel is a preferred place for backpackers, located at the tip of Kerala’s Fort Kochi island. People from all over the world come and stay here. For some, it’s an […]

How stars are born

Social media platforms are helping budding authors market their books and content, especially if they first become influencers “The truth is you are at war/with yourself/and that’s why you find yourself/at war with others,” wrote Ashish Bagrecha, author and entrepreneur in one of his short poems on social media app Instagram. Bagrecha is one of […]