Culture, Arts & Affairs steps back from the 24-hour news cycle to examine what actually lasts. Spanning global politics, cinema, literature, visual arts, and societal trends, we unspool the ideas and creative expressions shaping how we live, think, and remember.
Explore the haunting true story of Vinu P., the ‘Corpse Collector’ of Aluva. A deep dive into Niyas Kareem’s poignant book on dignity in death, the hidden labour of Kerala’s fringes, and the constitutional questions of life after breath. Continue reading The Corpse Collector by Vinu P & Niyas Kareem
Discover the magic of Srivalli Rekha’s “Forests and Faeries.” A beautiful collection of 13 short stories for children that blends Indian storytelling, science, and folklore. Continue reading Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children
An objective look at an icon. Read my review of Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu, a balanced portrait of cinema, superstardom, and the controversies defining a cultural phenomenon. Continue reading Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu
Review of From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee & Tabeenah Anjum. Unraveling the caste politics, power struggles, and royal legacies of Rajasthan. Continue reading From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee and Tabeenah Anjum
In a world obsessed with 3-second hooks, Bill Bryson reminds us that life is a slow, multi-billion-year shuffle that deserves our undivided attention. Continue reading A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson: From Atoms to Ancestors
Move over Twilight! Shannaaya Chopra’s ‘The Turning’ brings werewolves to Mumbai’s Aarey Colony. Read our review of this fresh, culturally rooted YA fantasy. Continue reading The Turning by Shannaaya Chopra: Werewolves in Mumbai
Find a hug for your soul! Curl up with these heartwarming movies and series for a joyful day. My curated list of OTT gems focuses on trust, family, and the beauty of the Slow Life. Continue reading Heartwarming Movies & Series to Stream for Joyful Days
Review of Reacher: Exit Strategy (Book 30). Lee & Andrew Child deliver a high-octane thriller as Reacher uncovers an international war-for-profit conspiracy in Baltimore. Continue reading Reacher: Exit Strategy by Lee Child & Andrew Child
