THE LOUNGE | STORYBOARD Vani Viswanathan discusses some thoughts on what she considers a fairly feminist movie, Magalir Mattum
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE Jeet Thayil’s Narcopolis is certainly illuminating as well as luminous with the power of its magnificent prose, says Kalpanaa Misra, in her review of the book and adds that it is a must-read.
THE LOUNGE| TURN OF THE PAGE In ‘The Hope Factory’, Lavanya Sankaran tells a poignant tale of modern urban India that juxtaposes modernity and tradition, affluence and poverty, but it lacks the punch that was delivered in her first anthology, says Deepa Padmanaban.
THE LOUNGE | THE INNER JOURNEY Our true inner self gets buried deep within layers of external influences, and when we touch that core, we realise what a sublime experience it is to be in touch with that self. Rahul Seth pens a reflective piece.
THE LOUNGE | SLICE OF LIFE Vani Viswanathan talks about the different chillies of her life.
THE LOUNGE | STORYBOARD | FILM FREAK Falling Down is the tale of the unpredictable antics of a man with misplaced ideologies and a subtle commentary on the society’s descent into chaos, says Yayaati Joshi.
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE A sequel to the classic Pride and Prejudice, ‘Death Comes to Pemberley’ is a vapid read, capturing the magic of its successor only in parts, says Priya Anand in her review of the book.
THE LOUNGE | TURN OF THE PAGE Rajat Chaudhuri is unafraid to tether his narratives to the realities that slide in between the comfort zones of our everyday world….He writes like a painter, says RK Biswas, in her review of Chaudhuri’s book, ‘Hotel Calcutta’ that revolves around a century-old hotel in Kolkata.
THE LOUNGE | SLICE OF LIFE In a reflective piece, Anupama Krishnakumar draws from her observations of old people, specifically those aged above 75 years and wonders what it means to go through old age. In the process, she shares what she has seen of their behavior and the thoughts that dominate their minds.