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Geetanjali Jhala

Game of TV shows

It’s that time of the year when American TV shows get cancelled or renewed for the new television season. But why do shows like House MD get cancelled after years of success, and others like The Big Bang Theory get renewed for three years in one go?
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:31 IST

Waiter, there’s a bit of India in my momo

Few plants and animals can survive the harsh weather in the world’s highest plateau. As a result, Tibetan food comprises mostly red meats, and only the most basic of flavourings.
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:45 IST

Nobody believes I care about literature: Rupa Bajwa

The soft-spoken sardarni gets agitated when talking about how no one understands her love for literature. In an interview, Bajwa tells The Mag why it took her so long to write her second novel. Excerpts:
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, April 29, 2012 8:00 IST

Book review: Fifty Shades of Grey

The book, already being touted as ‘mommy porn’ the world over, is about Ana’s sexual awakening.
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, April 22, 2012 9:00 IST

Book review: Sins Of The Father

Like its prequel, part deux of Harry’s story ends with a cliffhanger — rather gimmicky, considering the year-long wait for its sequel.
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, April 15, 2012 10:57 IST

The mushaira has moved to YouTube

Salima Hashmi, daughter of Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, who was among Pakistan’s best-known artists, speaks both English and Urdu with equal ease.
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, April 8, 2012 9:00 IST

Book review: His Monsoon Bride

The book has all the elements of an M&B but without all the drama. At the end, you’re just relieved it’s over. Especially after the ultra-gimmicky Harry Potteresque epilogue.
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, April 1, 2012 10:45 IST

Portrait of the author as a cute guy

The new face of popular Indian fiction has dimples to die for and five thousand Facebook friends who express their unconditional love for him by buying his books.
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:45 IST

Book reveiw: It’s so easy (And other lies)

It gives a sense of the rock scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s, mapping the important changes in the world of punk rock. Despite the nonlinear narrative, it’s a gripping read.
Section: Lifestyle  | Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:45 IST

Inshallah, Football: Banned, and then celebrated

Ashvin Kumar’s Inshallah, Football was first banned by the censor board and then picked for a National award, showing just how capricious the authorities can be.
Section: Entertainment  | Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:15 IST
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