Ranjita Ganesan

From signed first editions to centuries-old maps, rare books are finding a new generation of collectors who see them as both cultural treasures and personal heirlooms

For India's bibliophiles, home libraries are becoming luxurious sanctuaries where architecture, books and personal stories come together

As strength and mobility goals grow more ambitious, the importance of sleep and recovery, aided by a plethora of products, is taking centre stage, writes Ranjita Ganesan

The lockdown years helped him discover NCPA's lost heritage - its Marathi, Hindi & Gujarati theatre festivals. Guthrie is working on reviving these acts, also taking them to foreign stages

Perhaps sequels inspire suspicion because they have a tendency to disappoint. The question, "Is it better than the first?", is inevitably - and incorrectly - asked

From gyms to race arenas, fitness enthusiasts are embracing high-intensity competitions like Hyrox and Yoddha, turning workouts into social, high-stakes experiences

Censorship remains a favourite tool of totalitarian leaders, and circumvention is the reflex it keeps on producing in filmmakers

At school, she recalls the focus was on girls' bodies and betrothal more than their brains: They were given rice to maintain optimal weight, while boys received books and toys

Time and time again at the recent Sundance Film Festival, there were examples of non-fiction filmmakers using forms and techniques of fiction to make meaning

The debutant directors talk about their first steps into filmmaking

Fondly known as 'Zubeen da', Garg was impossible to slot and invariably treasured. Though his repertoire was fluent, reportedly encompassing 38,000 songs in 40 languages

Women tend to be less tolerant of unethical business strategies than men, say studies. Naturally, expressions of ethical dilemmas are relatively subdued in workforces where men outnumber women

Lunch with BS: Meet Safeena Husain, whose Educate Girls became the first Indian NGO to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award

Oppressive rules are a universally occurring absurdity, as Panahi's travel experiences establish

The Gandhian artist is best remembered for turning attention to Indian rural and indigenous arts

With 5,500 pieces, the art museum at Mumbai's Terminal 2 is one of Asia's largest public art projects. Ahead of World Heritage Day, a walk through its mural-filled corridors

It is an interesting age for live music. "Concert economy" is a buzzword for governments and tourism boards across Asia, looking to attract domestic and overseas fans

Loss is humanity's lot, but as Gibson reaches urgently for their best gifts - love, humour, creation - we see it ought to be a connecting idea rather than an isolating one

The answer to alienation then is in freeing oneself of expectations. Why be beautiful when you can be free?

Indian 'drag kings' to take the stage in Mumbai and London in Gentlemen's Club