Getting to Know Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni writes short stories, novels and poems. She has won a number of awards for her work, and her stories have been made into...
A Croaky Call from The Cuckoo's Calling
As much as I wanted to divorce the name J.K. Rowling from The Cuckoo’s Calling while reading it, I couldn’t. No one can. It doesn’t...
TV Matchmaker: Food Shows
HIGHWAY ON MY PLATE
Food enthusiasts Rocky and Mayur gather the most incredible food experiences across India.
THE MIND OF A CHEF
Anthony Bourdain produces and narrates a chef ’s personal journey with food.
MASTERCHEF AUSTRAILIA
Starts September 10, 9...
Of Magic, Wonder and a Pond that is Actually an Ocean
It’s been a really long time since a book has absorbed me in its tale. I can’t remember the last time that I wished to spend...
Where Should I Dock My Music?
BEATS BY DR. DRE – BEATBOX SPEAKER
DOCK (Rs. 24,000)
PROS
* Excellent bass response; high and mid-ranges are well defined, clear and distinctly audible
* Handles most genres of music very...
First Looks We're Diggin
GRAVITY
STARRING: George Clooney, Sandra Bullock
WE LOVE: George Clooney. But the trailer also has other stunning visuals.
THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
STARRING: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey
WE LOVE:...
Hidden Gems on TV
Adventure Time
Finn, a human boy, and his magical dog Jake, go on adventures in the postapocalyptic Land of Ooo. Imaginative, clever and subversively funny.
Monday to Friday, 11...
Music Matchmaker
ALBUM REVIEW
13 BY BLACK SABBATH
This is going to be easy. If you like blood curdling guitar riffs and evil drumming, and the name Osbourne reminds you...
Polly Esthers, Mumbai – Rs. 1500 per person
Polly Esthers , one of Mumbai’s oldest nightclubs has re-opened. This popular nightclub located in south Bombay is retro in its feel and is suitably decorated.
CUISINE: There is...
Le Cafe, Mumbai – Rs. 400 per person
Le Café is not so much a café as it is a full-fledged restaurant. It serves a combination of ‘café’ food – breakfast items and sandwiches...
