Category Archives: Books
In praise of Roger Ebert
A tribute to my biggest hero on the eve of his autobiography’s release. Continue reading
Book Review: ‘Henna for the Broken-Hearted’ by Sharell Cook
A new (and good) story of transitional experience: a woman falling in love with India and an Indian. NOT another ‘Eat Pray Love’. Continue reading
Imprints: 127 Hours / Cee-Lo Green / Phoenix / CocoRosie
A film that makes having your arm trapped under a rock cool, and three albums – American funk, French synthpop and American/French experimental folk respectively. Continue reading
Film Review: ‘Never Let Me Go’ (2010)
Mark Romanek’s adaptation of the masterful Kazuo Ishiguro novel leaves me disappointed and wondering would could have been. Continue reading
Lifting Kashmir’s Curfew
One Kashmiri journalist’s book is a sad yet hopeful light in the dark. Continue reading
The Land of Open Expression
Last weekend’s Hay Festival in Kerala showed that in India, everybody has something to say. Continue reading
Writing a NOVEL now, wahey
National Novel Writing Month = 30 days, 50,000 words. I’m blogging on the side like the masochist I am. Continue reading
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Not just anybody
Self-help books inspired me to get back on task, but probably not in the way you’d expect. Continue reading
