The Honor Code: Do honor killers know their action morally wrong?
By Vikas Datta
JAIPUR-- Honour and morality can oppose each other, and the former can lead to people into committing despicable acts like "honour killings"...
India at 70, Women and Marginalised Voices among themes for Jaipur Literature Festival
New Delhi-- The ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2017 will touch upon a multitude of ideas and themes, its organisers announced here.
These include 'Freedom to...
Cities tell the tale of an empire: British Historian
By Vikas Datta
JAIPUR--Less than half a dozen cities, almost all ports, of the British Empire are enough to give a vivid idea of character,...
The Foreign Correspondent – a vanishing breed?
By Vikas Datta
Jaipur-- With social media, intended to bring people around the world closer, ironically serving as instrument of the backlash against globalisation, one...
After Karan Johar, Kajol takes on growing intolerance in India
JAIPUR-- After filmmaker Karan Johar's remark on growing intolerance in the country, actress Kajol on Saturday said there was "insensitivity" in India and that...
Jaipur Literature Festival comes of age, time to get over ‘darlings of social media’
By Saket Suman
Jaipur-- Hollywood heartthrob Angelina Jolie had once expressed her disagreement over the age-old saying: "What doesnt kill you makes you stronger", and...
Writers should stay away from activism: Booker winner Marlon James
By Preetha Nair
JAIPUR--Writers run the risk of didacticism if they turn into activists, says Marlon James, the first Jamacan to win the Booker Prize...
Disappointed with Bollywood songs demeaning women: Prasoon Joshi
By Vikas Datta
Jaipur-- Acclaimed lyricist, screenwriter and ad guru Prasoon Joshi is "disappointed" with both Bollywood songs demeaning women as well as the common...
Why you can’t miss the Jaipur Literature Festival 2022
New Delhi-- The Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 is set to return to its traditional home of Jaipur for a five-day on-the-ground literary extravaganza. The...
Major international authors eye Indian publishing market
By Saket Suman
Jaipur-- India's vibrant publishing market is attracting major international bestselling authors, who say that there is a great potential for their books to...
