Oswald Pereira's The Newsroom Mafia is a crime thriller that aims to explore the "unholy alliance" that exists between the media, the underworld, and the government in India (read our review). The author spoke to American novelist Ronald Malfi, whose latest thriller The Canyon of Souls
‘Chain Reactions’ is an initiative by the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (C.Y.D.A.) and the Film and Television Institute of India (F.T.I.I.), providing a platform for independent musicians to collaborate and perform in the interest of social issues. The initiative was started in
Big cities haven’t just lost their hearts but also their feet and along with that, their senses of sight, touch, perception, and experience. That might sound like a bizarre connection cooked up on a self-righteous staircase of smoke and sedation by a bunch of moon-hugging lunatics. But, take a
There's something about untold stories; they drill themselves to the surface and make themselves heard in jarring, uncomfortable ways. Oswald Pereira has created a fictional story about Mumbai's underworld and its influence in every sector that matters. Starring an all powerful Don and his army of
From anguish and perplexity to heartache and giddy joy, Ahmed Faiyaz has been able to trap the many shades of human emotion within his books. His past novels have been fairly well-received by audiences in India, but I'm sure readers who are familiar with the author are wondering:
Scammed tells the story of Hitesh Shah, an unlucky assistant manager at a prominent accounting firm, who finds his life transformed overnight due to a series of chance events. However, his fairy tale ends as quickly as it begins, and he soon finds himself accused of being the mastermind behind
If you liked Lounge Piranha’s Going Nowhere, then there’s a good chance you’ll like this debut album by six-year-old indie/post-punk outfit Sky Rabbit. Quirky and talented, the artists formerly known as Medusa have regrouped as a fresh entry into the alternative scene in India. The Mumbai-based
The marble floor begins to fill up with people. Some choose places a step or two above the temple floor, some closer to the water from where one can see both the havan and the river. Majestic, grey-white, Shiva meditates cross-legged on a seat upon the water. His eyes, all
When you’re almost halfway there, the thought of hitting middle age haunts you like nothing else. And two days into the new year, you discover a comic while randomly surfing the Internet, trying to deal with a strange combination of boredom and stress and feelings that make you realise
Julian Barnes has done it again, and this time, he’s done it well. The Sense of an Ending is a must-read for three primary reasons: one, to appreciate the fact that the shortness of a novel does not essentially mean a shallow read; two, to discover the depths of
2012 marks the 25th anniversary of 'Manfest', I.I.M. Lucknow’s annual international business conclave. This year, to headline the entertainment arm of the conclave, the institute features none other than the prominent Los Angeles-based indie rock band Goldspot. Goldspot live at I.I.M. Lucknow'