Milan Kundera—author, dissident, philosopher, lover
Best known for his 1984 novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera's impact and influence on the form of a novel, the place of humour and intellectual labour in our lives is more relevant now than ever before.
My Family and Other Globalizers | Why it’s hard to take the tiger out of an Asian mom
And why every once in a while, I try and slash a tiger mom claw at the boys, to awake them to the reality that their competition will be global not local.
Morning Stars | For singer Hariharan, the body is his instrument - and there's no excuse for missing his morning walk
Padma Shri Hariharan on what sets him up for a good start to the day - from being woken up by his 10-year-old German Shepherd Mishti to filter coffee and a 40-minute walk.
Book review: In 'Office Secrets', Harish Bhat offers serious advice in a light-hearted vein
The 50 chapters in 'Office Secrets' by Harish Bhat all began life as newspaper columns. With a sense of humour that’s cheeky but never insolent, Bhat explains how to manage up, down and sideways.
International Nonbinary People’s Day | 5 books that put queer, nonbinary experiences centre stage
Nonbinary people don't identify as male or female. Each year, July 14 is celebrated as International Nonbinary People’s Day.
No tomatoes, no cry: How to cook meals minus the pricey fruit
It’s time to improvise and think out of the wok as tomato prices hit an all-time high of Rs 200 a kg. Chefs and home cooks share some innovative solutions to add bulk and acidity to gravies.
Milan Kundera and the absurdist in us
Milan Kundera revelled in shocking, in taking away the breath, and leaving nothing for granted. His prose did not entertain fools.
The unbearable relevance of being Milan Kundera
Given Milan Kundera's involvement with the Prague Spring, the banning of his books, and his subsequent exile from Czechoslovakia, it’s only natural that his concerns revolved around the struggle for freedom and individuality in a world of domineering ideologies.
8 Indian whiskies for your home bar: Kamet, Rampur Select, Amrut Fusion and others top our wishlist
A new wave of Indian single malts is the toast of bars across the world and winning global accolades. India’s whisky snobs have also made room in their home bars for fine Indian whiskies.
Tribute: Milan Kundera was the greatest 20th century writer who did not win the Nobel Prize for Literature
All of Milan Kundera’s work is a sophisticated but inconclusive probe into what life is about. And death. None of the books consciously carry a blinding insight, though a reader may find some later...
The Unbearable Lightness of Being and 3 more must-read books by Milan Kundera
Czech-born French writer Milan Kundera died on July 11, 2023. He was 94.
Skincare home remedies: 6 DIY scrubs and face packs to pamper your skin and scalp during monsoon
Home remedies: Monsoon skin woes? Try these DIY herbal remedies for a healthy and glowing skin. Learn how to use neem, tulsi, turmeric, and more to combat infections and acne.
India's lab-grown diamonds: Finally their time to shine?
India is a leader in the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method of producing lab-grown diamonds.
Puzzles, truths and more reasons to re-read Alice in Wonderland as a grown-up
Plus, what climate change activists might find in a re-reading of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass.
Meta Threads vs Twitter: 6 things you need to know
If you’re not on Threads yet and experiencing FOMO, you’re not alone. Here's all you need to know before you take the plunge.
The curious case of former NSG commando & RAW agent Lucky Bisht
S Hussain Zaidi's biography on Laxman Lucky Bisht, 'R.A.W. Hitman', released this week. A conversation with Bisht, who was in the Special Forces, was a spy, and accused of twin murders, languished in jail, to quitting the Forces for the Hindi film industry.
7 Indian restaurants on Taste Atlas’ list of 150 most legendary restaurants in the world
Peter Cat of Kolkata, Murthal-based Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba, Bengaluru’s Mavalli Tiffin Rooms and Karim’s of Old Delhi are among the culinary stalwarts featured alongside global icons such as Figlmüller of Vienna and New York’s Katz's Delicatessen.
This International Booker 2023 shortlisted novel foreshadowed the violent protests in France
Shortlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize, GauZ’s Standing Heavy offers a satirical take on immigrants and consumerism in France.
6 tips to make the most of Amazon Prime Day
Is this a ‘genuine’ sale and can you really score great deals? We try and break it down for you.
Tomatoes have gone missing from our juice and salads. It's the latest whodunnit in town
Most desi dishes need tomatoes, from rajma to rasam. Without tamatar, what would we eat?
World Chocolate Day 2023: Bite into these dark, delicious Instagrammable desserts
World Chocolate Day 2023: From quirky desserts like Bas Kar Pagle Rulayega Kya to fusion treats like Nutella Ghewar Tart, these indulgences will satisfy your sweet tooth and elevate your social media feed.
UNIQLO to launch its first shop in Mumbai in October
UNIQLO Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla, will be India's 11th physical UNIQLO store. The new store will provide a variety of LifeWear collections for men, women, kids, and newborns.
Book review: The Wind Knows My Name is another triumph from bestselling author Isabel Allende
The Wind Knows My Name is really two stories in one: the first of these involves the Holocaust, and the second is set amid America's parent-child separation policy for undocumented immigrants under Donald Trump.
As animated game ‘Harry Potter: Magic Awakened’ launches worldwide, Potterheads share why they still yearn for that world
Harry Potter mania grips gaming enthusiasts with new game launch, fans react.
Power lunches, corporate bashes and the return of the business club
Neutral ground for deal-making and signing, infrastructure and services, networking opportunities, and business clubs opening up to younger members are driving the numbers again.
