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The larger-than-life legacy of the Pixies: Download Central with Sanjoy Narayan
The ’80s band may not have had a lot of mainstream success, but they’ve influenced generations of rock legends. And they’re still going strong.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 07:50 PM IST
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Fans congratulate Nicki Minaj for first American Vogue cover with son Papa Bear
Fans shower Nicki Minaj with praises for covering the December issue of American Vogue
Published on Nov 09, 2023 09:37 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
'Global superstar' BTS leader RM lays menswear fashion goals, goes bold in pink
'Global superstar' BTS leader RM aka Kim Namjoon makes jaws drop as he makes a bold and unconventional fashion choice in pink pantsuit | Viral pictures inside
Published on Sep 21, 2023 07:37 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Interview: Manish Gaekwad, author, The Last Courtesan – “My mother and I were accomplices in this”
The genre of memoir was the best way to tell Rekhabai's story because she wanted to share her life in her own voice and not through another narrator. She wanted to be honest and truthful, and the memoir allowed her to do that. The process of writing the memoir was enjoyable and brought the author and Rekhabai closer together. Rekhabai would have been thrilled about the book's reception and the attention it is getting. The cover of the book features a picture of Rekhabai performing her routine as a dancer. The process of listening to Rekhabai's life story did not alter the author's relationship with the various places in India that the story unfolds in. The author's experience as a screenwriter influenced the narrative choices made in the book, but the prospect of selling movie rights did not influence how it was written. While working on the book, the author read various books including The Book of Disquiet and Fictions. If the book were to be made into a movie, the author would choose Tripti Dimri to play Rekhabai. Some depictions of courtesans in Indian cinema and literature that stood out for the author include Sardari Begum and Umrao Jaan Ada. The author believes that the stereotype of the tawaif as a sex-worker needs to be more informed. The author responds to gay men who romanticize the lives of courtesans by saying that if they find comfort and expression in courtesan-ship, why not? The author is currently working on a book about their own growing up years in the kotha and a rom-com film script.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 08:13 PM IST
Martha Stewart becomes the oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover star
Martha Stewart features among the cover models for the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and is now the oldest one to star in the publication's history.
Published on May 16, 2023 02:48 PM IST