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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

‘The Canvas of What a Film Can Be Is Changing’

Noel de Souza in conversation with Ethan Hawke

‘Writing is Diving into the Chaos’

Jhumpa Lahiri discusses words and the world with Nandini Nair

‘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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