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Writers Tabish Khair, Geeta Hariharan at Jamia Millia
The Jamia Millia Islamia centre for learning Friday hosted a conversation on reading and writing between novelists Geeta Hariharan and Tabish Khair who dwelt on the critical and creative processes integral to writers to hone their skills. Organised by the department of English, the event saw Hariharan, the writer of several novels and short stories, and Khair, whose new book, 'The Thing about Thugs',
The Jamia Millia Islamia centre for learning Friday hosted a conversation on reading and writing between novelists Geeta Hariharan and Tabish Khair who dwelt on the critical and creative processes integral to writers to hone their skills. Organised by the department of English, the event saw Hariharan, the writer of several novels and short stories, and Khair, whose new book, 'The Thing about Thugs',
Of Tata, Bhabha and good old dramatic tales (IANS Books This Week)
Some home truths about towering edifices and small pleasures of stories smartly told. The cache this week is a mix of serious non-fiction and fiction:
Some home truths about towering edifices and small pleasures of stories smartly told. The cache this week is a mix of serious non-fiction and fiction:
Chronicling a South African dancer's journey post-apartheid
The end of apartheid in South Africa freed dancer-choreographer Nhlanhla Vincent Zwane from his creative isolation. Today he is a leading bharatanatyam exponent in his country and a devout Shiva worshipper at that.
The end of apartheid in South Africa freed dancer-choreographer Nhlanhla Vincent Zwane from his creative isolation. Today he is a leading bharatanatyam exponent in his country and a devout Shiva worshipper at that.
Jaipur's Jantar Mantar now a world heritage site
India has added the 18th century Jantar Mantar in Jaipur to its list of UNESCO's World Heritage sites July 31 after winning a bid in the race for inscription at Brasilia last week, a top Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official said Wednesday.
India has added the 18th century Jantar Mantar in Jaipur to its list of UNESCO's World Heritage sites July 31 after winning a bid in the race for inscription at Brasilia last week, a top Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official said Wednesday.
Deaths, births not allowed - Tripura marks Ker Puja
A centuries-old tribal custom in Tripura called Ker Puja permits no deaths, births or even recreation within a notified area. No outsiders are allowed to enter either, and anyone violating the rules has to pay.
A centuries-old tribal custom in Tripura called Ker Puja permits no deaths, births or even recreation within a notified area. No outsiders are allowed to enter either, and anyone violating the rules has to pay.
Ram Lila fairs: Police, organisers at odds
Ram Lila fairs, organised in various places in the city, are too close to the Commonwealth Games for comfort, says an overburdened Delhi Police, which want these rescheduled. But that may be easier said than done.
Ram Lila fairs, organised in various places in the city, are too close to the Commonwealth Games for comfort, says an overburdened Delhi Police, which want these rescheduled. But that may be easier said than done.
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