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Writer Karl MacDermott on switching from comedy, being Galway’s answer to James Joyce, and his unorthodox working day
People may remember you as a stand-up comedian. How did that turn out in the end? I’m not sure they do remember me. And that answers the second part. I’m just another comedy footnote strolling through those boulevards of oblivion. I’d be seen less as a
5 books not to miss: Richard Power's 'Bewilderment,' Anderson Cooper's 'Vanderbilt'
Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Powers returns with new novel "Bewilderment," and Anderson Cooper digs into his family's history with "Vanderbilt." ...
IPL 2021, CSK vs MI: Live streaming, match timings for Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai ...
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) put the horrors of IPL 2020 behind and came storming into the 14th edition winning game after game, pretty comfortably as their batsmen made merry on outstanding tracks for batting in Mumbai. Their last match before the suspension of
She Changed Black Literature Forever. Then She Disappeared.
In search of Gayl Jones, whose new novel breaks 22 years of silence. ...
The children of Phertajido: Ajay Saini reviews ‘Voices from the Lost Horizon’ by Anvita Abbi
An invaluable book of tales recording the Great Andamanese language and its world before they disappear altogether ...
Home fires: Review of’ ‘Fifty-five Pillars, Red Walls’ by Usha Priyamvada, trs Daisy Rockwell
The novel, written 60 years ago, could be the story of any young, urban, middle-class woman today ...
‘The Silent Coup: A History of India’s Deep State’ review: When the security establishment serves ...
A journalist argues that India’s ‘war on terror’ has made its security institutions more nationalistic and chauvinistc and more corrupt ...
Behind the scenes with the Box Office Badshahs of Bollywood
· The three actors, all born in 1965, rose to prominence against the backdrop of economic liberalisation in the country. · The author does not shy away from giving the readers a take on some of the big controversial events around their lives. · The three stars
Literary Notes: In Woodward and Costa’s ‘Peril,’ an account of a general’s desperate outreach to China
The Virginian-Pilot | 2021-09-18, 11:32
Oscar Smith shut out for the first time since 2002 as St. John Bosco dominates Tigers A Chesapeake widow gave more than $300,000 to a man she met on a dating website. He was just sent to federal prison. High school football scoreboard: Friday night’s games
Lauren Groff on Fates and Furies: ‘I thought it would be interesting to write a ...
The author on the years of scribbling ideas on her walls that eventually became this novel I began Fates and Furies during the long, hot Florida summer of 2008. I was in a strange liminal space between the spring publication of my first novel, The Monsters of
Why Angela Merkel failed to become a “climate chancellor”
Discussing Angela Merkel’s legacy on climate action is rather like speaking to my son’s teachers at parents’ evening. To paraphrase: “She clearly understands the subject, probably better than most, and has bags of potential, but the overall result is
Addictive and subversive, Lil Nas X’s Montero is a masterpiece of contemporary pop
How could Lil Nas X possibly follow his 2019 country-rap smash hit “Old Town Road”, one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 18 million sales and equivalent track streams worldwide? With his 2021 smash hit “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”. In the
Is working from home really an improvement on the office?
Some years ago, I worked with a very confident, very posh man who I strongly suspected of sleeping in the office. If you turned up early, an hour before the day officially began, he would be there, already apparently hard at work. If you had to work into the
Why Labour should break the mould and promise to cut taxes
Labour made the right decision to oppose the Conservatives’ National Insurance increase. The party’s first polling leads since earlier this year are its reward. But to build on this, Labour needs to be much bolder in its approach to taxation. It should turn
Canada snap election: why Justin Trudeau’s gamble could backfire
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a snap election. He claims his minority government needs to win a majority to push through his Covid-19 recovery plans. Critics, however, say the move is a cynical power play. In this episode of World Review,
CTET 2021: CBSE announces exam dates, application process to begin from September 20 - Details inside
After a long wait, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on Saturday, finally announced the date for the 15th edition of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode. The test will be held from December 16, 2021, to
Was Occupy Wall Street the ‘Beginning of the Beginning’?
In “Generation Occupy,” Michael Levitin argues that the 2011 protest against income inequality shaped both the substance and style of American politics. ...
When 7 Psychopaths Enroll at the Same School, Terror Ensues
In her latest column, Sarah Lyall weighs in on Vera Kurian’s twisted tale, “Never Saw Me Coming,” and two other new thrillers. ...
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh may step down, aghast at 'humiliation': Sources
Just a few hours ahead of a meeting of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) in Punjab on Saturday, the party's high command is said to have conveyed to Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to resign to enable the election of a new incumbent. However, the Chief
The more he read about Jiang Qing, Mao Zedong’s wife, the more Gavin McCrea liked ...
The Sisters Mao by Gavin McCrea, pub. ScribeGavin McCrea had literally just
Tenderness by Alison MacLeod review – the triumph of Lady Chatterley
The story of DH Lawrence’s novel, from its inspirations to the landmark obscenity trial, is traced with love and skill From the vantage point of the present moment, the life and work of DH Lawrence resemble an earthquake that disrupted and rearranged
New hustle: Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead on his heist novel
The author talks about his book set among small time crooks in 1960s Harlem, the joy of switching it up - and why he looks up to Stanley Kubrick Something strange happened the morning after Colson Whitehead finished his forthcoming novel. “I put the book to
T20 World Cup: India to take on England, Australia in warm-up games before facing Pakistan ...
Before kickstarting their campaign in the T20 World Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan, Virat Kohli-led India would square off against England and Australia in warm-up games. The match against England would take place on October 18 while the game against
'Bigg Boss OTT' Grand Finale: List of finalists, how and when to live stream - ...
The Karan Johar hosted 'Bigg Boss OTT' is all set to come to an end tonight after six weeks of entertainment. The grand finale of the show will take place tonight (September 18). During the finale, the live audiences will choose one of the five
Love and Deception: Philby in Beirut by James Hanning review – the spy who loved, maybe
A fascinating biography from the perspective of Philby’s third wife sheds new light on a well-worn story of secrecy and betrayal In a coolly furious essay published in book form in 1968, Hugh Trevor-Roper singled out Kim Philby’s “truly extraordinary egotism
Liane Moriarty: on cancer, what she thinks of TV versions of her novels and becoming friends with Nicole Kidman
The day before our interview over Zoom, Liane Moriarty posts a video of herself ringing the bell at her local Sydney hospital to mark her last day of radiotherapy for breast cancer. “It was at the early stages so everything will be fine,” Moriarty says evenly
Pamlico Writers host poet laureate competition on Sept. 26
Reflector | 2021-09-18, 08:18
Two area writers will go before a panel of judges later this month to see who will become the 2021 Heart of the Pamlico Poet Laureate. The Pamlico Writers’ Group is hosting the competition at 4 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Pamlico Books, 149 N. Market St., Washington,
HAM vs SOM, T20 Blast 2021 1st SF Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Hampshire vs ...
The T20 Blast finals day is here as all South knockouts take place at Edgbaston on Saturday, September 18. Hampshire finished fourth in the points table in the South group behind the likes of Kent, Somerset and Sussex but were able to qualify for the
Gold rate today September 18: Gold rates down by Rs 4,000 - Check city-wise rate
Ahead of the festive season gold prices in India have been in a downward trend for almost the whole week. However, despite the fall in price the demand for the yellow metal also remained low. Gold saw a dip of Rs 4,000 per 10 gram, following
Dinner Party: A Tragedy by Sarah Gilmartin - read an extract
We're delighted to present an extract from Dinner Party: A Tragedy, the debut novel by Sarah Gilmartin, published by Pushkin Press. Kate has taught herself to be careful, to be meticulous. To mark the anniversary of a death in the family, she plans a
Belfast poet Stephen Sexton: ‘A poem, like a song, is a way to decorate time’
How important for you, inspiration wise, is it that your poetry is rooted in where you’re from? In some ways, it’s inescapable that one’s surroundings will make it into a poem, but it’s not so often I take particular places as subjects the way a landscape
Peril review: Bob Woodward Trump trilogy ends on note of dire warning
Behind the headlines about Gen Milley, China and the threat of nuclear war lies a sobering read about democracy in danger Donald Trump is out of a job but far from gone and forgotten. The 45th president stokes the lie of a rigged election while his rallies
Covaxin may soon get WHO approval as expert group scheduled to meet next month
The inoculation process in India began on January 16 this year with two main vaccines that were mostly used besides Russia's Sputnik V - the Serum Institute's Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin. While Covishield has the
Ann Ingle: ‘People don’t think about older people as exciting’
Ann Ingle has published her first book at the age of 82. That book, Openhearted, tells the story of her life with her late husband, Peter, as they grappled with eight children, insecure finances and his serious mental illness. It’s a beautiful book. Each
An exclusive extract from Aisling in the City, the new Complete Aisling book
I’m in Dublin Airport, and I feel like everyone must surely know I’m flying business class. I’ve broken the habit of a lifetime and worn heels. I really had to force myself not to resort to the most reasonable travelling outfit of tracksuit bottoms, Skechers,
Poet Sydney Lea takes Governor’s Award: 2021 Vermont arts awards recipients announced
Times Argus | 2021-09-18, 05:44
Former Poet Laureate of Vermont Sydney Lea of Newbury will receive the 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, the highest honor presented to an artist by the state of Vermont. In selecting Lea for this award, Gov. Phil Scott said, “From publishing
'Bigg Boss OTT': Raqesh Bapat's ex-wife Ridhi Dogra REACTS as actor confesses love for Shamita Shetty
'Bigg Boss OTT' is grabbing headlines after contestant Raqesh Bapat confessed his feelings for Shilpa Shetty Kundra's sister, Shamita Shetty on the show, leaving her speechless. Now, Raqesh's ex-wife Ridhi Dogra has commented on Raqesh's
Writer Karl McDermott on switching from comedy, being Galway’s answer to James Joyce, and his unorthodox working day
People may remember you as a stand-up comedian. How did that turn out in the end? I’m not sure they do remember me. And that answers the second part. I’m just another comedy footnote strolling through those boulevards of oblivion. I’d be seen less as a
Books: Wilson-Raybould has no regrets in taking on Trudeau government
Books: Wilson-Raybould has no regrets in taking on Trudeau government ...
NTA NEET 2021 entrance exam: Candidature to be cancelled if THIS is not done - ...
NEET 2021: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2021 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on September 12 and the final answer key and results are expected to be announced soon. Even as around 16 lakh students across the
PAL highlights writers’ role
Islamabad : The role that writers have played in improving society should be brought to light, said Dr. Yousuf Khushk, chairman of the Pakistan Academy of Letters. He was presenting the key-note address in the Twelfth program of Pakistan's Diamond Jubilee
Browser: Freckles has everything a greedy reader wants
Freckles By Cecelia Ahern Harper Collins, £12.99 Allegra, called Freckles at school, likes routine; it helps her navigate an overwhelming world. She often says the wrong thing, struggles with social cues, but her job as a traffic warden gives her a sense of
The Habit of Being: Letters of Flannery O’Connor (1979) – Wit, faith and chickens
Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964), a significant voice in American fiction, is also highly regarded as a theologian and her strong Catholic faith informs her work. Her fiction is set in the American south (she was from Georgia) and she referred to her own style as
Poem of the week: Nightwalkers
For such pride, here one pays the penalty Purgatorio XI We went, hoping to see the pipistrelle, but hearing a low vibrating rasp, followed that down the brown squelch of the pine wood where the old pond had refilled after recent floods. And there they
Mari Kashiwagi, Japanese poet who ‘transcends divisions’
"Butterfly," a collection of verse by acclaimed poet Mari Kashiwagi published in Japan last year, continues to capture the imagination and empathy of poets around the world. A number of her poems from that collection were recited in six languages during an
Eight books to remove suicidal thoughts, develop empathyHere are eight books that have tried to ...
It was World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. Here are eight books that have tried to raise awareness on suicide prevention and instill positive thinking. Reasons to Stay Alive Author: Matt Haig This book is an accessible and life-affirming memoir of
Writer Hilton Als Does Some Heavy Lifting as a Curator
Curators occupy a tough position, reputation-wise. Their task of creating an artistic experience using other people’s work can make them seem like the DJs of the art world. Yet even the most prominent curators are denied equivalent credit for being artists
Walnut Creek author a ‘face and hope for those with diabetes’
It’s not common to be diagnosed with Type I diabetes later in life, but there’s nothing common about Doris Hobbs, who got the diagnosis at age 33 and turned the negative into a positive by helping others. The now-39-year-old Walnut Creek fashion model, blogger
New York Public Library to Keep Picture Collection Browsable
A plan to archive the resource, used by many artists, including Warhol, has been shelved. ...
Movie Review: Riz Ahmed burns with passion – and mysterious purpose – in ‘Mogul Mowgli,’ ...
Riz Ahmed in “Mogul Mowgli.” MUST CREDIT: Strand Releasing via The Washington Post Syndicated Service There’s many a middling movie that has been lifted out of mediocrity by a mesmerizing central performance. And then there’s
Colson Whitehead on ‘Harlem Shuffle’
Whitehead talks about his new novel, and Colm Toibin discusses “The Magician.” ...
Elif Shafak: How the 21st century would have disappointed HG Wells
Delivering this year’s HG Wells lecture, the author of 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World celebrates the late science fiction author’s dedication to fighting inequality The first time I got my hands on a book written by HG Wells, I was a student in
Bob Woodward Extends His Trump Chronicles
The New York Times reviews Peril by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa. “Broken up into 72
Hip-hop festival making a comeback at Norfolk brewery will highlight rising Virginia talent
Daily Press | 2021-09-17, 19:23
Organizers said $34.99 will get folks a general admission ticket, while a $54.99 VIP ticket comes with two drink tickets and merch, like t-shirts, totes, key chains and other goodies. ...
Welcome to December: This week’s bestsellers include a Christmas cookbook and a book on decluttering.
The Virginian-Pilot | 2021-09-17, 19:20
NFL star and Portsmouth restaurateur Roger Brown dies at 84 Virginia Beach magician wins ‘America’s Got Talent’ Virginia Beach woman gets 12 years for what could be biggest coupon scheme in U.S. history Pamunkey Tribe chooses construction team for Norfolk
Dia Mirza-Vaibhav Rekhi's baby boy Avyaan comes home after spending fourth months in NICU, actress ...
Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi took the industry by surprise when they announced the birth of their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi in a deeply personal and emotional social media post in July. Dia had shared that her son was born on May 14 and was admitted in a Neonatal
Bob Woodward Extends His Trump Chronicles With the Chaotic Transfer of Power
In “Peril,” Woodward and his co-writer Robert Costa take readers up to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and the early days of the Biden administration. ...
Dia Mirza-Viabhav Rekhi's baby boy Avyaan comes home after spending fourth months in NICU, actress ...
Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi took the industry by surprise when they announced the birth of their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi in a deeply personal and emotional social media post in July. Dia had shared that her son was born on May 14 and was admitted in a Neonatal
Readings & Writers
Bookstores The Bookstore at Fitger's, 600 E. Superior St., offers these events. Call 218-727-9077 or go to fitgersbookstore.com. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18: Andrew Graff signs copies of his book, "Raft of Stars." 6 p.m. Oct. 7: Book launch for
The ghosts of Memphis: The good, the bad, the rock ’n soul
Memphis is a city of ghosts — good and bad, musical and political. The ghostly business commences as soon as you drive into town, cruising along Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, a tribute to the soul singer with that ebony voice who died in 2008. You might then
Jammu & Kashmir records 155 new COVID-19 cases as state experiences surge
Jammu and Kashmir seem to see a surge of the COVID-19 virus as the state reported 155 new cases on Friday (September 17). These were fresh cases recorded within 24 hours with the Srinagar district reporting around two-thirds of these.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Why are Nadine Dorries’ novels so full of Irish cliches?
Good women are beautiful. Bad women aren’t. And men will do anything for a Guinness and a potato. Our writer loses herself in the blarney-filled world of the new culture secretary’s oeuvre It’s hard not to wonder, when reading Nadine Dorries’ novels, whether
Books: Wilson-Raybould has no regrets in taking on Trudeau government — 'dream big, act big'
Since its release on Sept. 14, politicians,
Emmy Award Winning Writer/Producer Dan Levy Partners With Netflix To Create New Original Content Across Film And TV → (Netflix Inc)
) Levy to Write, Direct and Produce and Star in an Original Untitled Rom-Com as First Feature Project Netflix today announced a new partnership with four time Emmy Award-winning multi-hyphenate talent Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek) to write and produce scripted
‘Historic Black Beaches’ exhibit opens at Hampton museum, with free admission this weekend
Daily Press | 2021-09-17, 16:23
Denied access to public beaches during
Salary of Central government employees increase again? Find out how much will it be
The festival season is just around the corner and with the Central government employees are all set to get some good news. The Central government has announced that employees will be getting another hike in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief
The Books Briefing: Boundaries Between Humans and Machines Are Vanishing
Klara and the Sun , a recent novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, follows a humanoid robot named Klara who is tasked with providing companionship to a sickly child. In simple language that is almost poetic, the deeply observant Klara breaks emotion down into its
Letter writer off the mark
Cleveland Jewish News | 2021-09-17, 15:53
On Sept. 2 a letter to the editor was published that supports Ben and Jerry’s decision to join the divestment movement against Israel. I cite the following from Alan Federman’s letter (”Ben & Jerry’s outrage misplaced"): 1. “Jewish settlers commit
The 2021 National Book Awards Longlist: Fiction
This year’s longlist includes three début novels. ...
National Book Awards Announces Its 2021 Nominees
This year’s fiction longlist includes Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, a 2020 nominee in the poetry category, as well as Richard Powers, who also made the Booker Prize shortlist this week. ...
A Professor Plots to Seduce His Student. She Has Other Plans.
In Katie Lattari’s unnerving suspense novel, “Dark Things I Adore,” a scheming thesis adviser proves no match for his young protégé. ...
David Levithan and Jennifer Niven on YA conventions: As long as it feels true to the character, it isn’t cliché
Working as co-authors for the first time, with the book Take Me With You When You Go, David Levithan and Jennifer Niven talk about writing for young adults, their favourites in their latest book and more. PUBLISHED ON SEP 17, 2021 07:24 PM IST When David
Review: ‘Peril’ is a damning — and tedious — portrait of American democracy on the brink
On the Shelf Peril By Bob Woodward and Robert Costa Simon & Schuster: 512 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. First came “Fear.” Then came “Rage.” Now
Here are the longlist nominees for the 2021 National Book Awards
Stories about a woman defying the medieval patriarchy, two enslaved Black men finding love and a father and son mourning their mother and the Earth are among the works on the longlist for the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction. The 10 nominees for the prize,
Strict norms necessary to prevent misuse of Afghan territory for terrorism: PM Modi
Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friaday said that SCO members must make strict norms to prevent the use of Afghan soil for terrorism against any country. During the SCO-CSTO outreach summit, PM Modi
Sexy mama Neha Dhupia flaunts her baby bump in adorable poolside photos in black monokini ...
Neha Dhupia and her husband and actor Angad Bedi are currently expecting their second child together. The actress has been spotted on various occasions with her very visible baby bump. Neha recently shared photos of herself having fun at the poolside which are
New record! India administers 2 crore COVID-19 vaccines in single day
Setting a new record for single-day vaccinations, India on Friday administered over 2 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses. As per the COWIN portal, 2,02,74,365 vaccine doses had been administered till 5:19 pm. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and several state
SECL Recruitment 2021: Applications invited for 450 posts, no exam required - Qualifications, Salary
The South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), which is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced recruitment for the post of Graduate and Technical Apprentice. Interested candidates can apply before October 5 on its official website: secl-cil.in and
Review: Does billionaire contrarian Peter Thiel contain multitudes? A biography weighs in
On the Shelf The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of Power By Max Chafkin Penguin: 400 pages, $28 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. In the
Gabrielle Union reveals she was 'broken' after Dwyane Wade fathered child in new memoir
From struggling to accept surrogacy to forgiving Dwyane Wade for having a child with someone else, here are four revelations from Gabrielle Union's memoir. ...
Australia kept India in loop regarding AUKUS at the highest-level
New Delhi: Australia had kept India in the loop ahead of the announcement on the AUKUS agreement at the highest level with Prime Minister Scott Morrisson informing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via telephonic conversation. Not only the PM level
Pune lockdown latest news: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar makes BIG announcement ahead of Ganesh Visarjan
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on Friday, announced that all the shops will remain closed in Pune on September 19 on the occasion of Ganesh idols immersion. The decision was announced because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy CM Pawar
High Plains BookFest scheduled for Sept. 24-25 in Billings
Billings Gazette | 2021-09-17, 13:39
Billings Gazette A variety of authors will appear at free public events in Billings for the 2021 High Plains BookFest. COVID-19 prevented the book festival from taking place in 2020, however, this year the 19th annual BookFest will happen with a reduced number
Books in Brief: White Smoke, The Beatryce Prophecy
The Buffalo News | 2021-09-17, 13:34
Jean Westmoore YOUNG ADULT White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson; Katherine Tegen Books, 384 pages ($18.99) Ages 14 to 17. Acclaimed author Tiffany Jackson expertly combines psychological suspense and blistering social commentary in this superb horror novel, set
Broken Heartlands by Sebastian Payne review: a roadtrip to Labour’s lost red wall
Sebastian Payne’s book investigates how - and why - Labour’s red wall crumbled. It’s an entertaining and insightful read, says Martha Gill ...
Songs To Live By hosted by Vick Hope returns for a new series on BBC Sounds with guests George The Poet, Roni Size, Enny, Pauline Black and more (BBC - British Broadcasting Corporation)
) Published: 11:30 am, 17 September 2021 Updated: 11:43 am, 17 September 2021 With Songs To Live By back for a second series, I'm so happy and moved to once again be able share the stories and songs that have shaped such influential Black lives and voices.
A great book is hard to find | Sow There!
A few years have passed since I fell in love with a book. It’s my own fault, of course. I allow too much non-literary media into my life. When I went back for my teaching credential, I poured over textbooks. When I taught, we read delightful children’s novels
Life lessons from simple stories
How Come No One Told Me That? is Prakash Iyer’s third book. The earlier ones, The Habit of
Interview: Dorthe Nors, Author, Wild Swims
The Danish author talks about living along the North Sea shoreline, the idea of hygge, how the pandemic closed off the world for her, and about her anthology of 14 short stories that offer crisp everyday glimpses of the Nordic life UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2021
HT Picks; New Reads
The most interesting reads of the week include a book that looks at the Indian mind to grasp who we are as a nation today, the first English translation of Qurratulain Hyder’s earliest published anthology of stories, and a volume on how the British Raj changed
Review: The Silent Coup by Josy Joseph
An indictment of the police, internal intelligence professions, and the media that provides a view of the degeneration of the country’s national security setup, parts of which serve political agendas or business interests rather than national interests, thus
Review: The Oracle of Karuthupuzha by Manu Bhattathiri
With its small town innocence coupled with an appalling guile, Manu Bhattathiri’s imaginary town of Karuthupuzha holds up an accurate mirror to our reality PUBLISHED ON SEP 17, 2021 04:05 PM IST Nareshan is the milkman of the fictional town of Karuthupuzha. As
The Maltese Falcon review – dreamlike tension and the greatest MacGuffin of all time
A dark, steely performance from Humphrey Bogart is at the cynical heart of John Huston’s adaptation of the classic detective novel John Huston’s adaptation of the Dashiell Hammett novel, as well as having the greatest MacGuffin of all time, is a ringing
Are we eating ourselves to extinction?
It’s not just animals that are at risk of dying out, the world’s crops are in rapid decline. Here’s why it matters what is on your plate In eastern Turkey, in a golden field overshadowed by grey mountains, I reached out and touched an endangered species. Its
The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin; Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty; Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden; The Whistleblower by Robert Peston; and The Wrong Goodbye by Toshihiko Yahagi Using notes left by the founding father of
