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Ishita Sengupta
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Valentine’s Day 2018: 7 romantic novels to curl up with if you are alone on this daySubscriber Only
February 14, 2018 10:58 IST
If you happen to be alone on Valentine's Day and are feeling particularly left out or blue, or just want to read some old classic, do not worry, we have your back. You can always enjoy this day by curling up on the bed with some timeless romance novels.
Wed, Feb 14, 2018
‘If King Lear were Queen Lear, it would be a fairy tale,’ Preti Taneja on the changed gender dynamics of her Shakespeare adaptationSubscriber Only
January 31, 2018 11:21 IST
Preti Taneja’s book, We That Are Young, where she adapted Shakespeare's play King Lear, has been praised unanimously. The book also received much appreciation from the readers who had come to hear her speak at the recently concluded Jaipur Literature Festival.
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
Jaipur Literature Festival round-up: Speaking of women, for women, by women but will there be action next?Subscriber Only
January 30, 2018 12:06 IST
The eleventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival that took place at the Diggi Palace Hotel came to an end. The diverse blend of literature, ideas and culture gave an engaging and entertaining experience to every book lover.
Tue, Jan 30, 2018
‘Women should not be seen only through their sexuality’: Nigerian author Abubakar Adam Ibrahim on feminism and African literatureSubscriber Only
January 30, 2018 10:05 IST
On the sidelines of the recently concluded Jaipur Literature Festival, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim spoke to indianexpress.com about all this, while shedding light on the regressive practices in Nigeria.
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
‘Delhi is capable of its moments of liberation’: Akhil Katyal on being a queer poet and his undying love for the CapitalSubscriber Only
January 29, 2018 16:51 IST
On the side lines of the Jaipur Literature Festival, Delhi-based poet Akhil Katyal talks about being a queer poet, his views on sexuality and the "ruthless" Capital city that is his muse.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
‘I feel crippled but I am emboldened,’ says author of Adivasi Will Not Dance on dissent and the ban on his bookSubscriber Only
January 28, 2018 21:11 IST
Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar, author of The Adivasi Will Not Dance speaks to indianexpress.com about his book, his favourite authors and how being a doctor helps him perceive things better at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.
Sat, Mar 17, 2018
‘My favourite JLF intellectual is Shashi Tharoor,’ Mallika Dua’s surprise session delights fansSubscriber Only
January 28, 2018 20:34 IST
Social media’s favourite comedian Mallika Dua attended the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival and talked about her favourite intellectual, #MeToo campaign, controversy with Akshay Kumar and online trolls. She also opined on the Aziz Ansari case and the need for women to speak up.
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Jaipur Literature Festival: Helen Fielding on creating Bridget Jones, chick lit and number one dating adviceSubscriber Only
January 28, 2018 09:35 IST
Helen Fielding, the author of Bridget Jones Diaries, was attending the Jaipur Literature Festival and answered questions the audience had in store for her. From doling out "the No. 1 dating rule" to talking about the #MeToo campaign, Fielding left the audience wanting for more.
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Jaipur Literature Festival Day 2: Padmaavat shadow on free speech session, can ‘multiplicity of truths’ be undermined by lies?Subscriber Only
January 27, 2018 09:47 IST
Jaipur Literature Festival: It was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, Padmaavat starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh that dominated the last session on the second day. The session that was on the rhetorics of free speech delved deep into the Padmaavat controversy.
Mon, Jan 29, 2018
Dakshayani Velayudhan, the first and only Dalit woman in the Constituent AssemblySubscriber Only
January 19, 2018 09:09 IST
Women Behind the Constitution, a #GenderAnd Special series will explore the life, beliefs and politics of 15 women who helped draft the Constitution of India.
Fri, Jan 19, 2018
Google’s most-searched in 2017 were Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Matt Lauer; but whose year was it really?Subscriber Only
December 28, 2017 19:20 IST
Google's annual list of most-searched people included many men, but the reasons for their making the list really has another story to tell - that this year has actually been of the survivors, the women, the victims who have spoken up and supported each other.
Fri, Dec 29, 2017
‘I am an avid reader of Indian authors’: Tisca Chopra on her love for stories, bookstores and filmsSubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 13:53 IST
Actor-author-screenwriter Tisca Chopra was recently in the Capital for the launch of a bookstore as well as a novel. Over a casual chat, she spoke about her love for novels, bookstores and the success of her short film Chutney.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Roald Dahl’s Matilda, re-imagined by Lushin Dubey and Bubbles Sabharwal, celebrates children theatreSubscriber Only
December 16, 2017 14:30 IST
The musical Oye Matilda! Tu Hai Ustaad! is placed in the present spatio-temporal setting and has been modified to suit Indian sensibilities. In the past, they have adapted other novels by the author like Witches, which they made into a play titled Wizwit and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but with a spin of their own.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
TIME magazine’s The Silence Breakers cover is inspiring, but it’s a long way to go for womenSubscriber Only
December 09, 2017 14:37 IST
The title, TIME Person of the Year, irrespective of its decision to remain gender-neutral, has ended up time and again privileging and acknowledging men in positions of power. It is only the eighth time in the title’s 89 years of existence that women made it to the cover.
Sun, Dec 10, 2017
‘Children’s books are an influential medium’: Nandana Dev Sen on her new book and writing for kidsSubscriber Only
December 04, 2017 20:39 IST
Nandana Dev Sen, who dons multiple hats, is in the midst of writing her new book Earth Song, which deals with sustainable development. She was recently in the Capital for Bonjour India. Over an exclusive chat, she spoke about how she makes serious issues palatable to children and why she feels drawn to children literature.
Wed, Dec 06, 2017
Tumhari Sulu: How Sulu’s ‘hello’ helps her find an identitySubscriber Only
November 21, 2017 07:14 IST
Sulu’s voice becomes her identity, bringing her to centre from the periphery, making her an object of desire without objectifying her or rendering her powerless. It becomes an instrument of empowerment.
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
Say it with an 😁: This Mumbai startup will help youSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 13:25 IST
PostMoji is a startup that began its operations on August 31 this year and, as the name suggests, tries to act as a conduit between the erstwhile postcard and the new-age phenomenon — emoji. it was started by 24-year-old Mumbai-based Laksh Fomra who wants millennials to start expressing themselves again.
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
#MeToo: The social media movement that got us to speak up; but what’s next?Subscriber Only
October 18, 2017 14:32 IST
By no longer being isolated narratives, the hashtag #MeToo and the stories of sexual abuse have created a comforting and reassuring solidarity among the survivors and have also propelled some perpetrators to ‘speak up’. The movement, however, is not passing judgement but is merely creating a space for conversation.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
Cheap KillsSubscriber Only
September 16, 2017 02:17 IST
The narrative can be fast-paced or it can trudge along. However, a thriller should ideally tease the mind of the reader long enough to make them want to solve the case rather than wait for the pieces to fall back in place.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Blue Whale Challenge: Why do kids play such self-harming games? Can it be stopped?Subscriber Only
August 02, 2017 14:34 IST
The Blue Whale Challenge is said to have claimed over a hundred lives in Russia between 2015 and 2016 alone, however, the recent case of the boy in Mumbai jumping is the first to be linked to the game in India. Though police insists that there remains no links of the suicide to the online game, it has indeed brought forth some uncomfortable questions.
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Delhi woman’s plight shows India’s cab services still shun disabled ridersSubscriber Only
July 21, 2017 15:49 IST
In a post that is now being widely shared, Preeti Singh writes about the plight and humiliation she faced on July 17, when she tried to avail of Uber's services. But it is clear she's not alone when it comes to being discriminated.
Fri, Jul 21, 2017
Peter Handke’s popular play Storm Still comes to DelhiSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 20:36 IST
The five-hour long play has now been adapted into a one-and-a-half hour performance by musician Varun Kishore and actor Tanaji Dasgupta. Both of them are bringing their own interpretation to the table.
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Father’s Day 2017: Into the lives of some of India’s stay-at-home dadsSubscriber Only
June 17, 2017 23:30 IST
The idea of a 'father' in popular perception is stagnant as well as monolithic. He must go about working outside, with a briefcase in hand to prove his valiance and masculinity. But these stay-at-home dads are flouting this perception by being comfortable in their machismo.
Mon, Jun 19, 2017
World No Tobacco Day 2017: 5 disgusting things that happen every time you smokeSubscriber Only
May 31, 2017 19:37 IST
From impairing the ability of your lungs to clean themselves to triggering the risk of suffering from strokes, there are far too many reasons out there which should convince you to kick the butt on World No Tobacco Day.
Wed, May 31, 2017
Postpartum depression: What is it and how to deal with itSubscriber Only
May 14, 2017 18:12 IST
Though the condition is person specific, there are certain common symptoms that can be identified and then treated.
Sun, May 14, 2017Journalism of Courage
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