Ah, the joys of reading a diasporic story that’s not angsting itself silly over finding one’s roots
Apple has not called it iPad 3, but iPad 2 would still be proud of it
How did the West suddenly get so much richer than the East about 350 years ago? Another book on business history, another explanation
A wireless sound bar that is smarter than the TV set it has to serve
This gadget can pick just the music your workout needs so that you push yourself harder
Legendary Bharatanatyam dancer Balasaraswati’s story, as told by her son-in-law, is pleasant enough but it glosses over the debate at the heart of the art form—the abuse inherent in the devadasi system
Teju Cole on the impossibility of being an invisible author, and the need to turn down dinner invitations
If its good looks don’t blow you away, the sound from its subwoofers will
Our politician poets such as Kapil Sibal are so in love with themselves that they believe every eructation of theirs deserves a readership. Our literary culture is more than happy to oblige
It may not be awfully smart, but it is hardworking and cleans your room without a fuss