Page 8 - Weekend Reads

Remembering Sonny Mehta: A champion editor with quiet humour and grace

Authors who worked with him recall Sonny Mehta's elegance, his wit and, above all, his fierce devotion to books and their writers

The audacity of hope

The protests over citizenship will continue to reverberate, and they will likely change India in more ways than we can imagine today

Privacy concerns over facial recognition systems aimed at ordinary citizens

Facial recognition technology can be used to identify missing children or protesting citizens, it also raises serious privacy concerns

An Indian non-profit is first TED Audacious Project to be chosen from Asia

The Project is an initiative that "shows what humanity can accomplish when bold ideas meet visionary, generous supporters"

The man who was known as 'Snakehips'

By the time he appeared in the film, Snakehips Tucker was already a name attraction in Harlem nightclubs like the Cotton Club and Connie's Inn

The Anglo-Indian community on the loss of seats in the legislatures

The Constitution (126th Amendment) Bill, which Parliament passed on December 12, has ended the provision with effect from January 25, 2020

The treats in store at the latest edition of Mumbai Art Weekend

The Mumbai Gallery Weekend will return for its eighth, even more egalitarian edition, hoping to draw diverse crowds to the city's art district

Misfits matter

In his debut collection, Mumbai-based journalist and poet Suhit Kelkar has channelled Greek myths to indulge in a sort of personal mythopoeia

Japanese whiskies enter India, just not the ones you've been waiting for

Age statement Japanese whiskies that charmed the world continue to elude Indian buyers. But a taste of them is here

Improbable lessons for today from a propagandist film of a century ago

The restoration itself is a reminder of the magic of colours and countries coming together

The price of speaking their mind is particularly high for sportspersons

Mesut Ozil with Turkish roots, chose to condemn the Chinese government's treatment of Uighur Muslims in the country's Xinjiang province

Satirists at work: Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, makers of The Family Man

Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK speak about writing ordinary characters in extraordinary situations

Dance, music, theatre and art - events worth your time this winter

As the holidays approach, Ranjita Ganesan lists the best performances and activities on offer around the country

Bring out the bubbly

You know, of course, that while all Champagnes are sparkling wines, not all sparkling wines are Champagnes!

The colour of persecution

Invoking the past to justify the present is the last resort of the rogue, but to do it with narrow sectarian lenses is worse

George Soros' autobiography explains his belief in 'political philanthropy'

Excoriated by illiberal governments around the world, George Soros explains his belief in 'political philanthropy' through the prism of his life

Legendary Pakistani humorist Moin Akhtar returns - 8 years after his death

Shubhomoy Sikdar on how a legendary humorist and satirical commentator from Pakistan has risen from his grave to tickle an entire generation

Surviving rape

The fight against sexual violence is also about supporting and enabling survivors so they can overcome their trauma

Does the trend for sustainable fashion make for sustainable businesses?

Earlier this year, fast fashion giant Zara announced that all its clothes would come from sustainable fabrics by 2025. H&M hopes to transition to 100% sustainable cotton by as early as next year

The Bajaj scooter that took me places, and why Bajaj continues to be super

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable