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BOOK REVIEW: The Other Mohan in Britain’s Indian Ocean Empire by Amrita Shah

On a quest to understand why her great-grandfather, Mohanlal, set sail for South Africa from pre-independent India, Amrita Shah takes the reader into an era of unprecedented global mobility. At the turn

March 1, 2025

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A Cruise Through English’s Cosmos of Curiosities and Conundrums with Shashi Tharoor (Book Review)

The book’s 100-plus essays, drawn from his weekly column from Khaleej Times, are divided into 13 sections—beginning with various languages English has fattened its vocabulary from and variants of the language, not

February 26, 2025

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Dalai Lama’s Upcoming Book Reflects on Tibet’s Unresolved Struggle

This new book marks a significant departure from the Dalai Lama’s typically spiritual and philosophical works, offering a candid and personal account of his encounters with China’s leaders over the course of

January 28, 2025

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Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ Sparks Renewed Interest in India

Shortly after the ban was lifted, the demand for the book surged in India due to its availability now. Many literary enthusiasts, academics and readers curious about the book and its controversies

January 21, 2025

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Breaking Bias: Gynaecologist Highlights Changes in Gender Perceptions

In the persisting malpractice of gender selection and perceptions about family, the author believes that education is pivotal in addressing and correcting this cultural norm…writes Kavya Dubey It begins with the pang

January 21, 2025

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Mythology in Harappa: Devdutt Pattanaik Bridges Ancient Art and Ideas

Pattanaik’s process involves organising information, classifying it, and drawing connections. “I pay close attention to the sequence of chapters and the table of contents to ensure a clear progression from the first

December 9, 2024

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‘Freedom at Midnight’ Continues: Refugee Crisis Storyline Confirmed for Season 2

Advani was in Goa to participate in the recently concluded market Film Bazaar, which was part of the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI)…reports Asian Lite News Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani announced

December 9, 2024

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Shubhangi Atre Embraces the Smell of Books

Shubhangi mentioned that though fewer people read books these days, there are still book lovers out there…reports Asian Lite News Ahead of ‘National Book Lovers Day’, actress Shubhangi Atre said she believes

August 8, 2024

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Banaras Lit Fest Seeks Entries for First Book Awards 2025

Banaras Lit Fest Kalidas Award for Scheduled Indian Language amounting to Rs 51,000, and Bhartendu Harishchandra Lifetime Achievement Award of Rs 1 Lakh have also been announced…reports Asian Lite News The Banaras

July 27, 2024

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Regina Linke Revives Ancient Chinese Art with ‘The Oxherd Boy’

Regina shared her train of thoughts and what sailed her through this apparent discouragement to make a mark in this tradition of fine art “that was already brimming with incredibly talented and

July 23, 2024

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