On the 23rd of July, the art world lost another accomplished artist – Syed Haider Raza. Raza is known for his close association with the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group, a [...]
First-timers always have it difficult. You feel too self-conscious, or afraid to immerse yourself completely in your hobby. If photography is what you’ve taken to, you might have a hard [...]
Today, DSLRs are as ubiquitous as selfie-clicking teenagers. If you don’t own the ‘mother of all cameras,’ there always are the less-prestigious but trusty point-and-shoot ones, and if you find [...]
If you’re ever posed the ‘what-would-you-carry-with-you-if you-were-trapped-on-a-island?’ question, make sure that you’re answer is – “A P.G. Wodehouse book.” Trust us, you won’t regret the decision. It is only in [...]
He strikes you as a silent guy, soft-spoken, poised and always ready with a smile. At first encounter, one finds hardly any trace of that quirky sense of humour so [...]
Of late, we’ve seen a switch towards overly colourful videos, almost gaudy in their selection of shades. Bright bubblegum pinks, electric blues and popping greens and yellows permeate the videos, [...]
If you’re a person who believes in equality and deplore the way the underprivileged are treated in our society, Amitav Ghosh’s novels will earn a special place in your heart. [...]
Given the past week’s events, we’re all desperate for something positive to happen in Kashmir. Something that will put a smile back on people’s faces and dispel the dark cloud [...]
Frida Kahlo is known as much for her paintings as she is for her indomitable spirit. At a time when women were being severely oppressed all around the world, Frida [...]
I still remember the first time I bought a coffee from one of those branded (and expensive) coffee shops, the ones that offer exotic-sounding varieties like Americanos and Machiatos, and [...]