Metronama: going places, rapidly

The mass transit system which serves commuters from all strata of Delhi-NCR is abuzz with the stories of common people. Now a book by Rashmi Sadana explores the diverse lives that have a common meeting point: the Delhi Metro

An ode to a Non-Gharanedaar: Rhythm of the past

United by their passion for dance but limited by Covid restrictions, three authors set out to pay tribute to late Kathak maestro Mohanroa Kallianpurkar. The result is a unique book that acts as a record of India’s rich cultural heritage

European flavours in Noida

A green café in Noida, Alma Bakery & Café, has put many initiatives in place for a healthy, nutritious dining experience

‘Our anime films are big hits’: Koji Sato

Delhi-ites were treated to the theatrical edition of the Japanese Film Festival 2022, in partnership with PVR Cinemas. Japan Foundation Director General Koji Sato talks about the success of the online edition and latest trends in Japanese cinema

First takes, good show: Mithya

Bhagyashree’s daughter Avantika Dassani debuts in Mithya, a six-part Zee5 Original series directed by Rohan Sippy

The Coquette and a ‘Murder in the bylanes’

Murder in the Bylanes, authored by Aloke Lal and Maanas Lal, is a gripping novel that revolves around the aftermath of the Babri Masjid demolition and describes the communal disharmony with the role of the police and bystanders tearing at the social fabric. The following is an excerpt from the novel. Laid-back evenings in Kanpur […]

Superhero gets a sci-fi avatar

Virat Vilas Pawar is passionate about building a whole universe of superhero based on mythology. In this interview, he talks about his second novel and how India should take inspiration from the success of DC and Marvel.   Virat Vilas Pawar’s new novel Vidyadhara & The Universe of Magic opens up new possibilities for a […]

Discoverers of India

In the 19th century, the Brits came to serve the East India Company and in the 20th century the Crown. Fifteen of them did path-breaking research that future generations need to know about.   A lot of sound and fury is being expended these days on the destruction of monuments, especially temples, during the Mughal […]