interview
How Elif Shafak Became a Tree
Nandini Nair
The Turkish-British author’s new novel, set in Cyprus, tells of divisions and reunions through the prism of nature. The author speaks to Nandini Nair about inherited pain and memories, language and silences
Regional movies are more national than national movies, says Manoj Bajpayee
Manoj Bajpayee speaks to Ullekh NP on a range of subjects from OTT to astrology, Bihar to spies. Excerpts:
Akash Kapur: A Sceptic’s Faith
Akash Kapur’s nonfiction book tells of the quest for utopia in Auroville. He speaks to Nandini Nair about writing history without judgement and the impossibility of an ideal world
Irwin Allan Sealy: The Kingmaker
Irwin Allan Sealy’s new book is about Ashoka. The novelist tells Bhavya Dore why his king belongs to the modern times
Tobias Menzies: ‘Philip’s approach to difficult emotions is that he just wouldn’t do it like Charles does’
Noel de Souza in conversation with Tobias Menzies
Niall Ferguson: ‘Covid Exposed the Sclerosis of the Administrative State’
Open Conversation with Niall Ferguson, historian
‘What worked for BJP was our efficiency, honesty and commitment to people’s concerns’
PR Ramesh in conversation with Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam
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