We have all heard stories of people manipulated by the seductive spirit of alcohol, usually resulting in events of hilarity and mild concern. Such is the effect of the volatile decoction, many would say. But what if you were introduced to a book of adventurous stories in which the drink
The release of Christopher Nolan’s third Batman masterpiece---The Dark Knight Rises---is a good few months away, but the superhero is already on everyone’s mind. Pictures of Catwoman (as portrayed by Anne Hathaway) that keep surfacing on the Internet along with a brand new Batman video game (Batman: Arkham
The day before Sunburn heralds truckloads of anticipation, a last-minute dash for travel and accommodation arrangements, and you going berserk with your personal mental checklist. We round off our five-day countdown to Sunburn 2011 with five essentials that you can't do without at the festival, and a little
Turning away from the artists for a bit, we take a look at the lion's share of what constitutes the vibe and magnitude of any festival---the audience and the festival-goers. Talking to a variety of people---from first-timers at Sunburn to excited second-time explorers, as well as seasoned regulars,
Electronic dance music is (thankfully) no more just a bastion of the West. E.D.M. artists from India and south Asia have been making their presence felt on the world stage for a while now. Here’s a look at three homegrown artists that have made waves in the
The Sunburn Festival mines international talent in the house and trance music industry every year to bring to Indian soil some of the top DJs and producers from across the world. We take a look at the three most hyped international artists scheduled to perform at Sunburn 2011 as well
In 2011, music wasn’t as great as it could have been. You can name a bunch of good singles, but hardly any good albums. There wasn’t an egomaniacal masterpiece to even out the mediocrity. Dubstep and chillwave gained widespread popularity, despite essentially being music without real instruments. But
Deemed the biggest electronic dance music (E.D.M.) festival in Asia, the general chatter about Sunburn commences every year with the release of early bird passes that Sunburn loyalists and house and trance music aficionados always vie for. Held during the peak of the holiday season, this is a
Sometimes, the right kind of waiting can yield a line, and at other times, a writer in waiting herself. Aditi Machado grew up in India, and currently lives in St. Louis, U.S.A., where she is pursuing an M.F.A. Her literary work has appeared in numerous publications
"You, lady, are my number one suspect." These words, spoken by Rakesh Maria, head of the Mumbai Crime Branch, not only introduce me to the first chapter but also set the tone of the book Death in Mumbai. Written by Meenal Baghel, editor of the Mumbai Mirror, the