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In pursuit of Vikram Seth

Second Stop: BangaloreHave your read First Stop: Chennai?It began like so many other book-reading sessions, with the author -- Vikram Seth, clad in a cream shirt and sleeveless khadi overcoat--......

Vikram Seth appointed trustee of British Museum

Well-known NRI writer Vikram Seth has been appointed as a trustee of the British Museum.The appointment, made by British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Tuesday night, will be for a period of four......

Vikram Seth returns to San Francisco

Vikram Seth was in San Francisco in early November as a part of his hectic book promotion tour for Two Lives. Fans of Seth, and I certainly count myself as one, would have followed rediff's......

Vikram Seth speaks up on 'true unnatural crime'

Trust Vikram Seth to do what he does best! The renowned author and poet has expressed his deep sense of disappointment -- over the Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the......

Coming soon: Vikram Seth's A Suitable Girl

Here's some good news for Vikram Seth's fans. The best-selling author has announced that he is writing a sequel to his million-copy bestseller A Suitable Boy, titled A Suitable Girl. A Suitable......

A book launch with a difference

It was a book launch with a difference, with extracts being read out by Finance Minister P Chidambaram, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, British High Commissioner to......

NRI meet to miss some big names

Absent from the list of participants for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, the largest ever gathering of global Indians being held between January 9-11, are businessmen like Laxmi Mittal, Swaraj Paul,......

Harry Potter set to rewrite history

At the crack of dawn on Saturday, the moment the clock strikes 4.30 in India, the midnight hour in the UK, history will be made when the sale of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince starts all......

'Long-term science is the only thing that works'

'If we are to be a contributor to the economy, we have to reduce carbon and imports.''We will achieve both -- that's our target.' IMAGE: Vikram S Kirloskar, second from right at the launch of the......

Why Tim Cook's coming-out is a big thing

More than laws, what helps individuals, especially young people, to cope with their struggles is to have role models -- movie and television stars, musicians, sports figures and writers. In that......

We've Seen The Saiyaara Condition Before

Spoiler alert! Just when a story appears to be heading towards its happily ever after, a character turns helpless, as a serious ailment consumes their being. Sickness on screen is a sure shot way......

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Dr Theyie Keditsu, who plays Grace Reddy, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2. IMAGE: Theyie Keditsu plays the elegant Grace Reddy in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs:......

Ishaan romances Tabu in A Suitable Boy trailer

'The trailer is lavishly sprinkled with their romantic and steamy scenes, but they don't get you very invested in their relationship,' says Moumita Bhattacharjee. IMAGE: Ishan Khattar with Tanya......

Tabu finds A Suitable Boy in Ishaan!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Tabu/Instagram Ishaan Khatter and Tabu posted the first look of their new film A Suitable Boy on Instagram, which is BBC's adaptation of Vikram Seth's book of......

Sambhavna Seth dances to Fevicol Se

After celebrating her birthday with her friends from Bigg Boss, Sambhavna Seth will perform an item number onZee TV's Phir Subah Hogi this Saturday, December 15.She will dance to Fevicol Se --......

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has filed his nomination for the president's post in the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) which will hold its elections on September 27. Azharuddin,......

IPL Preview: CSK, RR look to get back to winning ways

With two wins and two defeats, Rajasthan Royals are fifth with four points, while Chennai have also gathered an equal number of points with two victories from three matches IMAGE:The Chennai Super......

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

A roundup of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. IMAGE: The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.......