Perumal Murugan's Pyre didn't make the International Booker Prize 2023 shortlist. Here's why you should read it any way
Originally published in Tamil in 2013 and translated into English by Aniruddhan Vasudevan in 2016, Perumal Murugan's Pyre is a story of forbidden love.
G20 presidency gives a big boost to India's travel, hospitality sector; hotels see demand for 3 lakh rooms
Average room rates have spiked 15-20 percent since the start of G20 meetings in December last year; players say it will help India establish itself as a global MICE destination.
House plants can change your state of mind: The word translates to 'those who take care of us'
The scientific evidence that plants play a fundamental role in shaping our mental state and decreasing the risk of mental and physical illnesses is mounting
Why are teen girls in crisis? "We are trying to survive in a world that is out to get us"
Adults have theories about what is going on, but what do teens themselves say? Is social media the root of their woes? Are their male peers somehow immune, or part of the problem?
How to choose a sunscreen: Know the difference between mineral, organic and hybrid varieties
The best sunscreen: Go for ones with natural ingredients such as raspberry and liquorice extracts, avocado oil, and Vitamin E etc for benefits other than sun protection
Lab meat sceptics, please just get out of the way
Cultivated meats have enormous potential to become the foundation of a humane, healthy, climate-smart future protein supply. Neither Europe nor the global business of food can afford to cast them aside
Why everyday decisions feel so stressful: Start with accepting you have limited decision making juice
Humans have limited cognitive capacities. Thinking too much can be stressful and frustrate the intention to do so. You have to decide how to invest your resources
Ramzan 2023: Best Iftar places in Bhendi Bazaar
A look at Bhendi Bazaar's traditional eateries, some a century old, which come alive during Ramzan or Ramadan, and how to iftar in this Bohri Mohalla.
IPL 2023: How to maintain a work-life balance on game days
Finding it tough to manage work during the Indian Premier League season? Worry not, here are the ways to plan and prep ahead of the IPL matches you want to watch, and this planning can help you stay motivated at work, too.
Netflix show Beef and road rage in a close-up
India registered over 4.5 lakh cases of road rage and rash driving, with a study identifying Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh as the red-hot road rage states.
An Admirable Point book review: Mark the exclamations!
A new book takes an entertaining and enlightening look at the use and misuse of the exclamation mark over the years.
HCL co-founder Ajai Chowdhry: India could replace China as product factory of the world
Ajai Chowdhry on his book 'Just Aspire', what breaks a startup, why the next big thing in tech will be in hardware and how India is poised to take over as the design and product factory of the world.
Crime writer Anne Perry, who murdered friend's mother, dies
Anne Perry, a prolific author whose period thrillers have sold over 25 million copies worldwide, was 15 years old when she and her friend murdered the latter's mother in New Zealand.
Sushi on your mind? Thirsty for sake? Our pick of the best Asian restaurants in Bengaluru
Best restaurants in Bengaluru: From sushi to sashimi, dim sums to sake and more, Bengaluru's culinary scene is brimming with options for fine Asian restaurants. We take our pick of the best
China saves LVMH and Big Bling from a fashion faux pas
Market expectations were high for Chinese customers to buttress stock valuations. And they’ve delivered — for now
Battle for the world's best comfort food: It's Korean fried chicken Vs Japanese karaage
While a global buzz has grown around Korean fried chicken, in Japan, karaage reigns supreme. Pronounced "kara-agay", it is a national obsession
Haruki Murakami on his first novel in 6 years: My stories are never pessimistic
Haruki Murakami's latest, The City and Its Uncertain Walls, is set to be released in print and in digital formats this week. It’s his first novel since the 2017 bestseller, Killing Commendatore
National Pet Day 2023: Why dog haters must read Sudha Murty's Gopi Diaries
The Gopi Diaries by Sudha Murty is a trilogy of illustrated children's books published between 2021 and 2023. Based on real life, the books make for interesting reading for grown-ups too.
Best perfumes for women in 2023: Each of these stunning showstoppers come with a story
Best fragrances for women: We round up the prettiest women’s fragrance bottles that will spark conversations and look good in your wardrobe
How to lower blood pressure, reduce stress: Add a plant in your room to boost your mood
Tips to reduce stress, blood pressure: Indoor plants, such as snake plant, palm tree and devil's ivy, have several mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to choose the right plant for your room
Does Chennai have the best café culture in India? Head to these marquee places for proof
Filter coffee or cappuccino: From India’s first cycling-themed café to a photography themed one to a café hidden in a verdant garden, here are the best cafés in Chennai
Why during Ramzan, watermelons sell like hot cakes in Kashmir
Watermelon brings a cheer to its sellers in the Valley, and despite the supplies getting hit by the closure of Srinagar-Jammu national highway intermittently, truckloads of the fruit have arrived daily since the beginning of the holy month.
Funnycontrol | Counting Easter eggs in baskets marked markets, global economy
Case in point: Anyone trying to transfer funds overseas to their children for further studies would have discovered the Easter Egg of 20 percent TDS quietly inserted into this year’s Budget.
Bengali New Year: 8 Kolkata eateries for best dal and bhaja this Poila Baisakh
If there's one constant in the lives of Bengalis, and on days like the Bengali New Year, celebrated on April 15, it is the love of food. Contrary to its stereotype, Bengali food has enough and more vegetarian fares too. If you are in Kolkata on Poila Baisakh, and craving a good thali, head to these places.
