“It’s interesting, you know, I can’t necessarily say that I knew what I was doing while writing about grief, I hate that it sounds all about my father, my dead father because it is, ...

Born in 1973, Aman Singh Maharaj lives in Durban, South Africa. A traveller with an avid interest in anthropology, he never ceases “to be enthralled by the sheer kaleidoscope of cultures, divers...

Sanjeev Kumar’s body of work is a lesson in itself for the younger generation, according to Uday. He worked hard and with a lot of patience. His perseverance paid off and won him success. &ldquo...

One of the world's most widely read Spanish-language authors, Allende continues to fight for women's rights and write novels with strong female characters. She has written over 25 books, whic...

Do you have any favourite things to do/eat in Kolkata? I visit Kolkata twice a year. I love all the conventional things about Kolkata — be it Chelo Kebabs at Peter Cat or Chinese food at Tangra...

Unfortunately, India’s civil society organizations have been reluctant to fully embrace the world of new technology. But they need to do so. Even to be able to critique its impact on society, ev...

The plot of the novel is very exciting, with historical references and many interesting characters. Have you considered getting it made into a film? Yes, you’re right. The story does have many ...

Novoneel Chakraborty is a popular Indian author who writes books for young adults...

Julie Banerjee Mehta is an author of Dance of Life and co-author of the bestselling biography Strongman: The Extraordinary Life of Hun Sen. She has a PhD in English and South Asian Studies from the Un...

Prochy N. Mehta is an Asian record holder in sports and also the first female president of the Calcutta Parsee Club. She is actively involved in several companies including the business started by her...