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Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar emerges as the week’s most talked-about film

Intense and unsettling - Bobby Deol anchors Bandar with quiet power.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:34 pm IST

Anupriya Goenka: I’ve always wanted to be a part of an International Project

Anupriya Goenka: I’ve always wanted to be a part of an International Project
Published on Jun 02, 2026 03:25 pm IST

Khushwant Singh Litfest flies from Kasauli to shores of Thames

Themed Rewilding the Mind: Ecology, Storytelling, and the Future, the fest explores how literature reconnects us to the natural world carrying forward the legacy of author, journalist, scholar, and iconoclast Khushwant Singh.
Published on May 30, 2026 07:36 am IST

Oscar Guardiola-Rivera: “I’ve never liked being pigeonholed”

Oscar Guardiola-Rivera (Jaipur Literature Festival)
Published on May 30, 2026 04:40 am IST

Book Box: The death of the author?

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The Ghost in the Wires
Published on May 24, 2026 09:55 am IST

Ruskin Bond’s legacy to be celebrated through new literary festival in Dehradun

Ruskin Bond’s legacy to be celebrated through new literary festival in Dehradun
Published on May 22, 2026 02:40 pm IST

Theft, loneliness, deception, murder... in tales for children aged 3 to 9?

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Klassen’s picture-books introduce children to a world where the answers may not always be clear, and may not be what they wish for — but where they still retain the power to shape the tale. (Images via Jon Klassen)
Updated on May 15, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Oscars 2027! Anupam Kher: We cannot use AI in emotions

Anupam Kher
Updated on May 04, 2026 12:38 am IST

Daniel Kehlmann: “It is the nature of art to be problematic”

Author Daniel Kehlemann (Heike Steinweg)
Published on May 02, 2026 03:06 am IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a family saga that’s also a political drama, an introduction to Kerala’s films for an audience outside the state, and Mahesh Bhatt’s memoir of his relationship with his spiritual guru, UG Krishnamurti (Akash Shrivastav)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 03:32 am IST

Lucknow’s new-age storytellers turn heritage into a digital passion

Four friends – Faiz, Adnan, Asad and Abdullah – have come together to run Chaqallas, a social media page dedicated to making the city’s heritage engaging for the younger generation. (SOURCED IMAGE)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 06:12 am IST

Pankaj Kapur: Content has come back strongly

Actor Pankaj Kapur
Published on Apr 06, 2026 04:25 pm IST

Pratilipi launches microdrama studio Double Tap Films with over 150 productions across 10 platforms

Pratilipi launches microdrama studio Double Tap Films with over 150 productions across 10 platforms
Published on Apr 02, 2026 02:06 pm IST

Weekend events you can’t miss in Delhi (March 20-22)

Known for his relatable material, Sebastian’s performances draw from everyday quirks, relationships and personal anxieties. (Kenny Sebastian | Facebook)
Published on Mar 19, 2026 09:06 am IST

Nawazuddin Siddiqui says Bollywood is making ‘fake films’, internet reacts

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's recent comments on 'fake' films in Hindi cinema ignited discussions about storytelling and filmmakers' responsibilities
Published on Mar 16, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Lore bore: Why is every brand trying to tell us their story?

Every brand has a lengthy origin story. Why not make a better product instead? (SHUTTERSTOCK)
Updated on Mar 13, 2026 05:57 pm IST

Book Box: A reader in New York

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Morgan Library, New York
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 05:47 pm IST

Metro…In Dino actor Pranay Pachauri on building projects, new-age roles

Pranay Pachauri
Updated on Feb 24, 2026 10:42 pm IST

Quote of the day by Jordan Peele: ‘People tend to get resistant, defensive...’

Jordan Peele is a master of psychological horror storytelling laced with humour.
Published on Feb 21, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Neige Sinno: “Abusers are regular people”

Author Neige Sinno (Domine Jeromeabaca/Courtesy The French Institute in India)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 10:52 pm IST

A confluence of art, fashion and music from Rajasthan, West Bengal and Assam

Rennie Joyy and Bose Krishnamachari
Published on Feb 02, 2026 01:21 pm IST

Report: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival

The Ladies of the Booker Prize session featuring Deepa Bhasthi (second from left), Jenny Erpenbeck (centre) and Banu Mushtaq (second from right). (Courtesy UWRF)
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:18 pm IST

Weekend events you can’t miss in Patna (Jan 30, 31, Feb 1)

Akshay Srivastava brings his latest set to an intimate, studio-style setting, with comedy built around everyday absurdities, personal anecdotes, and humour drawn from lived experience (bookmyshow)
Published on Jan 29, 2026 01:28 pm IST

Richard Flanagan: “It’s the job of writing to be true”

Author Richard Flanagan (Courtesy Jaipur Literature Festival)
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 09:31 pm IST

In photos: A slideshow of graphic art by Satyajit Ray

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Badshahi Angti, the first Feluda book, with a cover designed by Satyajit Ray.
Updated on Jan 16, 2026 06:53 pm IST

Review: The Only City edited by Anindita Ghose

Commuters at Kandivali station in Mumbai. (Shutterstock)
Published on Jan 10, 2026 03:18 am IST

Filmmaker Mozez Singh opens up on his creative journey and love for cinema

Filmmaker Mozez Singh reflects on fashion, cinema and overcoming creative challenges.
Published on Jan 07, 2026 03:15 pm IST

Radhika Apte says she is deeply disturbed over rising violence in films

Radhika Apte criticised the industry's focus on shock value over storytelling, emphasising the need for narrative depth in filmmaking.
Published on Dec 11, 2025 11:59 pm IST