July 20, 2014 01:00 IST
In his comic novel, Lost for Words, the much shortlisted and awarded Edward St Aubyn draws a profile of a jury that cannot but bring to mind parallels with the Man Booker Prize.
Sun, Jul 20, 2014July 06, 2014 01:00 IST
The publishing history of Ulysses reminds us that what makes Joyce’s book difficult is a facet of what makes it liberating.
Sun, Jul 06, 2014June 22, 2014 01:00 IST
With the football alone, you may not be able to fully comprehend the “moments of grace” in the stadiums of Brazil.
Sun, Jun 22, 2014June 21, 2014 00:34 IST
A debut novel of great beauty that reveals its brilliance upon each reading
Sat, Jun 21, 2014June 01, 2014 05:00 IST
What a cuisine tells you about its provenance.
Sun, Jun 01, 2014May 31, 2014 02:24 IST
We need to talk about what needs to change, and what doesn’t, about our electoral system
Sat, May 31, 2014May 23, 2014 00:10 IST
K.D. Singh ran a bookshop that allowed and nurtured the discovery of books.
Fri, May 23, 2014May 18, 2014 00:24 IST
This summer in Brazil, keep an eye out for the message from beyond the field of play, in the stands and on the streets.
Sun, May 18, 2014May 04, 2014 00:00 IST
The Everest story must be re-assessed to give Sherpas their due — because they are there.
Sat, May 03, 2014April 16, 2014 00:49 IST
India has to square up to the full breadth of its influence on cricket. IPL 2014 is the place to begin.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014December 30, 2013 02:07 IST
For the Test to fulfil its potential for great cricket,teams must be given more time to prepare.
Thu, Jan 09, 2014December 21, 2013 05:31 IST
Ricky Pontings straight-talking account offers a glimpse into the mind of a great sportsperson.
Sat, Dec 21, 2013December 15, 2013 05:55 IST
A new anthology of cricket writings shows how each spectators reading of the game gives cricket its special place.
Sun, Dec 15, 2013December 11, 2013 00:44 IST
The interesting question is: how will a party born of a protest movement that claimed to be free of party politics and politicians now transact power?
Wed, Dec 11, 2013December 01, 2013 04:42 IST
After all,where else can you browse?
Sun, Dec 01, 2013November 23, 2013 05:03 IST
Legislatures across the world have become arenas of partisan deadlock.
Sat, Nov 23, 2013November 16, 2013 00:57 IST
Malcolm Gladwell's latest book is a disjointed rehash of already-learnt life lessons.
Sat, Nov 16, 2013November 10, 2013 05:04 IST
Guess what? We may be smarter than we had thought.
Sun, Nov 10, 2013October 27, 2013 04:53 IST
This winter,grab a reminder of crickets long arc in the West Indies.
Sun, Oct 27, 2013October 11, 2013 05:47 IST
After a great playing career,he still has some dues to pay to cricket.
Fri, Oct 11, 2013September 28, 2013 03:41 IST
'None of the above' could introduce new ways of gaming ballot and bring about surprising outcomes.
Sat, Sep 28, 2013September 23, 2013 02:35 IST
The question is: will both leaders step up to it?
Mon, Sep 23, 2013September 07, 2013 00:07 IST
Theres more to the story in this debut novel about a dysfunctional family than its eccentric characters.
Sat, Sep 07, 2013August 18, 2013 00:12 IST
What is the secret of detecting world-changing events?
Sun, Aug 18, 2013August 17, 2013 01:21 IST
It is now a reference for a flawed,dangerous but ever popular inclination.
Sat, Aug 17, 2013