A portrait of Gulbadan Begum, author of the Humayun-nama, and the only woman historian of any medieval Islamic dynasty
Writing Herstory
Toddler Trots Through Europe: Adventures With A 19-Month-Old
Turning a leisurely vacation into a child-friendly one brings unique challenges but also the joy of seeing the world in a new light. Huzan Tata recounts navigating Austria and Hungary with a toddler in tow
Mishal Husain – “It’s a celebration of a lost world”
The author of ‘Broken Threads; My Family from Empire to Independence’ mulls over history, identity and friendship through the lives of her grandparents, who were born in pre-Partition India
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on the characters of Independence and why flawed women need to be written about more
Author, poet, activist and professor Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni weaves a poignant tale of sisterly bonds and the birth of a nation in her latest novel, Independence
A Salute To Salonica
A honeymooning couple discovers the Byzantine history and seaside charms of Greece's second city, Thessaloniki
How the Parsee Gara, or Sari, has Chinese Influences and History Woven into its Fabric
Nineteenth century Parsee traders returned to India from Canton with embroidered silk cloth which was fashioned into unique saris which came to be known as garas
The World Of Parsi Matchmakers: Bringing Together Eligible Singles To Help Preserve A Shrinking Community
Most Parsi matchmakers maintain Excel sheets or handwritten diaries of profiles and a collection of bio-datas. They don’t advertise their services at all; it is word of mouth or social media chatter that does the job.
Curses,Verses And A Literary Marvel
The tenth edition of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival was all about ancient histories, aspiring authors and honing the art of writing
Of Fiery Dragons, First Kisses And All Things Wilde
Margaret Atwood finds the beasts in Game of Thrones amusing…Stephen Fry’s wit is best experienced live…Ruskin Bond’s gentle demeanour is appealing. Discover the multifaceted power of literature at the ninth Zee Jaipur Literature Festival
A Fine Balance
Award-winning screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala’s VR documentary film, Yeh Ballet, chronicles a heart-warming tale in all its 360-degree glory
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