Parliamental by Meghnad

Parliamental by Meghnad

When was the last time you watched the proceedings of the Parliament on the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha TV?  “Who watches TV, right?” And who watches political news from where they actually happen!  Rarely does footage from these Parliament proceedings go viral on the internet or trend on Twitter (though TV debates around it […]

The White Castle by Orhan Pamuk (Tr. to Tamil by G. Kuppuswamy)

We live on a planet of over 7 billion people, spread across geographies. We are all told this; somewhere out there, there are seven people who look exactly like you. This is a popular notion. In folklore, a doppelganger is considered as a paranormal entity, or a harbinger of misfortunes. Meeting one is considered an omen.  […]

Ending on a high note: Day 3 of the Hindu Litfest 2019

After two days of compelling sessions, meaty discussions, revered speakers, impromptu musical performances and interactive workshops, The Hindu Lit for Life Festival 2019 entered into the third and final day as Bhogi-smog engulfed the city in the morning due to the smoke emitted from the burning of old wares. Nevertheless, Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert […]

Awards and more: Day 2 of the Hindu Litfest 2019

The second day of the ninth edition of The Hindu Lit For Life Fest 2019 began with pomp and enthusiasm, and was filled with a diverse and delectable menu of literary conversations in its kitty.  The first session was a panel discussing Politics of Identity: New ideas of caste and Religious Assertion with Aditya Mukherjee, […]

Glimpses from Lit for Life 2019: Day 1

As the sun spread its warmth, dispelling the cold which has engulfed the early morning in Chennai, writers, novelists, performers, artists and literary enthusiasts swarmed inside Sir Mutha Concert Hall for the 9th edition of The Hindu LFL 2019. The theme of the three-day bonanza, often called the’sharpest literature festival in India’, is a zero […]