Three books reveal the fascinating history of the sport and the many characters who shape it. First published:https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/the-many-histories-of-indian-cricket/ The Many Histories of Indian Cricket IT DOESN’T TAKE a genius to…
Stephen Alter traces the natural history of the greatest mountain range on earth First published: https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/theres-universal-need-include-nature-spiritual-imagination/?fbclid=IwAR36TVs_OYfSj3V0g6PIo1NX1Mee8wlBh_rw091UoUmo-PJvGIk57ErKAKo “There’s a universal need to include nature in our spiritual imagination.” Stephen Alter writes…
On his second attempt on Everest, Kuntal Joisher irons out the flaws to make a successful vegan climb up the highest mountain in the world. First published: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/explore/scaling-heights-as-a-vegan-mountaineer/article28579003.ece Kuntal Joisher:…
First published: https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/Bu503hbslyqNhZj9usvkXI/Running-blind-but-with-a-goal-in-sight.html Running blind but with a goal in sight Sightless runners Jason Romero and Amarjeet Chawla find a distraction, happiness and accomplishment in running that helps overcomes their…
Jawa aficionados recall the charms of the motorcycle on its return. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/india/return-of-the-jawa-as-the-iconic-bike-makes-a-comeback-many-fondly-remember-its-heyday-5660411.html As the iconic bike makes a comeback, many fondly remember its heyday For those who have…
Simit Bhagat’s documentary, “In Search of Bidesia” looks at Bhojpuri folk music that narrates the story of indentured labour during the 1900s. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/simit-bhagats-in-search-of-bidesia-is-a-poignant-narrative-of-longing-pain-and-separation-5581391.html In Search of Bidesia is…
It’s been a long wait for silverware, ever since Jurgen Klopp took over at Liverpool. Did somebody say third time lucky? First published: https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/in-klopp-they-believe/story-DPax3hbSlEDqFWfFqPaWdN.html In Klopp they believe In the…
Priyanka Mohite’s first tryst with the mountains was while in school. There was nothing she enjoyed more than being out in the nature. Little did she know then that she…
Commercial climbing has made summits accessible for ordinary folks. But it’s come at the cost of lives and the environment, even as it continues to be a money-spinner for everyone…
It’s hard to miss the “di ding ding ding” of a Jawa motorcycle, especially if you were around in the 60s and 70s. This book is a comprehensive documentation of…