Capital is at the heart of it, the story of the Yamuna. Of the way a river flooded its banks and attracted marauders from far and wide… Read more “Capital by Rana Dasgupta”
Tag: Travel
Bangladesh
“It’s just an 8-hour train ride away, we’ve even got AC coaches and it wouldn’t cost more than 2,500 Taka (USD30). One week before Eid every year,… Read more “Bangladesh”
Milk Teeth
Amrita’s book is one of loss, of longing and of unfulfilled desires. It is an intimate portrayal of a Matunga of the ’90’s. The megapolis of Mumbai… Read more “Milk Teeth”
The Colonel Who Would Not Repent
If there is a story that will really move you to re-think a lot of your privileges, this is it. Salil Tripathi’s book reads as part memoir,… Read more “The Colonel Who Would Not Repent”
Taipei
Walk through the aisles of the airport and feel the warm embrace of cute Hello-Kitty-esque cartoons dotting literally all ads (banks aren’t spared from the cuteness assault).… Read more “Taipei”
The Carpet Weaver: strife in love
Is this a story of love or strife? Or the strife in love? Nemat’s debut 300-page book draws you in with every line, precisely because when you… Read more “The Carpet Weaver: strife in love”
Baku
Azerbaijan is a collection of stories. Even though it’s a struggle to get people who speak English, every face lights up with a warm smile… Read more “Baku”
Varanasi
The smell of incense infused with the decay of burning flesh. The cradle of an ancient civilisation on the banks of a mighty river and the last… Read more “Varanasi”
Delhi
“Delhi is not welcoming. It’s either too hot or too cold. You’ll never get the right directions from locals and let’s not even talk about safety.” First… Read more “Delhi”
Turkey
Day 1 Cats. Mosques, which were once churches. Ice-cream. Baths. Döner [meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie]. Aesthetics and symmetry: both on buildings and of people. Istanbul/Constantinople… Read more “Turkey”