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| A fresh plot |
| Young new directors are bringing originality and smart techniques to mainstream Bengali films, says Suktara Ghosh |
| The new year is bringing a promise of change to the Bengali film industry. Forget the hackneyed boy-meets-girl story and the not-so-original films with borrowed themes that have largely defined mainstream Bengali cinema for as long as most people can... |
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| PROFILE |
| Outsider in |
| He came to India as a 19-year-old and 10 years later wrote his first big book on the country. And now over two decades after
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| INNER SPACES |
| A sunny Hevan |
| Sunlight and wide, airy spaces greet you as you step into architect Nitin Killawala’s home. The architect’s duplex
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| FiTNeSS |
| Healing potions |
| Did you know that ylang ylang oil is reputed to be an aphrodisiac when used as a bath oil? And that sweet-almond, jojoba and
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| TECHNOCOOL |
| Smarter and cheaper |
| A in’t broke? Don’t fix it. While Nokia’s smartphone platform strategy isn’t exactly working wonders, th
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| FooD |
| Soul soothers |
| Though I am not much into soups, I do enjoy an occasional bowl — or should I say test tube? — of some good hot soup on a cold
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| TURNING POINT |
| Melody matters |
| I believe there’s never just one turning point. Life keeps evolving thro-ugh various situations. And even apparently neg
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| FASHION |
| White magic |
| Do you want to be with the times this Valentine’s Day? How about gifting a platinum band to your loved one? You can choo
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