Prizes for book cover design are creating a space for visual and literary arts to meet Art historian Alka Pande is multi-tasking. When talking about book cover design in the run-up to the Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize announcement anytime this month, she cuts out to handle something else for …
On a windy April day, we were at Baragaon in the languorous city of Guwahati, Assam. In the sky, a large bird flapped its wings slowly. It was the bird we were looking for; we moved in its direction. We went down a kaccha path and then turned right. The …
This week, we look at the fundamentals of living in a democratic society through a curated set of books Every five years when India votes, everyone gears up for the “world’s largest election”. “India watchers” are eager to tell you “everything you need to know”, X analysts put out quick-fix …
This election season, Lounge invited 12 distinguished writers to share stories, poems, books and memories that shaped their idea of democracy in India Every five years, as Indian democracy gears up for its biggest carnival—the general election—publishers fall in step with the spirit of the season. Suddenly bookshops are flush …
Ecofeminist art, or the intersection of feminism, politics, ecology and art, has expanded in scope and themes Sudipta Das has witnessed drastic ecological changes over the years in her hometown of Silchar in Assam. “These days, we are getting excessive rainfall during what are supposed to be dry months. Nature …
The doorbell rang in the middle of a hot April afternoon in Kolkata. It was yet another courier, the third of the afternoon. The temperature was already inching towards 40 degrees Celsius and the humidity was high. The family had drawn the curtains, turned on the air-conditioning and settled in …
Sky Islands, an ambitious initiative of local eco-journalism from the Western Ghats launches over food inspired by produce from the region What does a deconstruction of the Palani temple prasadam as an ice cream have to do with learning about the fragile but rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats? Kurinji, …
The US desert state’s unique geological diversity lends every surface to hiking and trekking There is just one legal lottery in Utah. The reward is the chance to explore The Wave, a gorgeous sandstone rock formation on the Utah-Arizona border, revered for its streaks of vermillion and warm colours. It’s …
An absorbing and high quality match between Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC gave hope for the blossoming of Indian talent The last time Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant competed for the Indian Super League shield, in 2020-21, the match was in a Covid-19 bubble, sheltered …
The Indian Premier League season’s first 30 games have already produced some breathtaking displays with the bat and ball Every season we experience moments that are both stunning and inspirational in the Indian Premier League (IPL), franchise cricket’s biggest annual event. The first 30 games of IPL 2024 have already …
Spring and summer are the ideal times to put your home on the market due to brighter and longer days, which can make house hunting for prospective buyers more fun. Nationwide reported that there has been an annual house price growth of 1.6 percent, which is most likely helped by …
Patios and driveways with slabs and pavers can quickly become overrun with weeds. Regular maintenance of patios, driveways and paving areas can prevent weeds from growing in the first place. However, if you’ve already got patio weeds, gardening expert Harry Bodell at PriceYourJob, has shared exactly how to get rid …