Heritage conservation has come a long way since a policy was framed to address it in 1995 First published:http://www.forbesindia.com/article/forbes-lifes/how-india-can-save-its-urban-heritage/54841/1 How India can save its urban heritage Conservation of urban heritage…
Before setting off for home, a soldier recalls the fight for survival on the highest battlefield in the world First published:https://scroll.in/article/803438/first-person-we-can-tackle-enemies-on-siachen-but-theres-not-much-we-can-do-about-nature First person: We can tackle enemies on Siachen, but…
Lisa Choegyal and Sujoy Das look at the history of the highest mountain in the world. First published: https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/everest-reflections-on-the-solukhumbu/ People and Peaks Two writers romance the Everest WHEN NEPAL OPENED…
Mark Synnott traces the incredible world of free soloist Alex Honnold, whose daring climb up the El Cap in 2017 redefined the sport and just what’s possible. First published: https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/on-top-of-the-world-2/…
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…
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 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…
Each month, women from Mahila Manch take the stage to highlight issues that affect women. First published: https://thewire.in/women/how-women-comics-in-ahmedabad-are-using-humour-to-talk-about-real-issues Once a Month, ‘The Period Show’ Rocks Ahmedabad with Laughs and Real…