‘A Song From Where I Live’: The picture book by Smrithi Devakumar is a visual narrative dipped in nostalgia

‘A Song From Where I Live’: The picture book by Smrithi Devakumar is a visual narrative dipped in nostalgia

Smrithi Devakumar; her book ‘A Song From Where I Live’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At first glance, A Song From Where I Live (The Little Dipper Publishing; ₹399) by architect and artist Smrithi Devakumar might seem like a simple picture book for children. The pages burst with colours, a blend of figurative and abstract […]

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How Nivaala helps preserve heirloom recipes with zines and cookbooks

How Nivaala helps preserve heirloom recipes with zines and cookbooks

The recipe journal and an art print illustrated by Shawn D’Souza | Photo Credit: Shruti Taneja Recipes from chefs and home cooks, photo essays and anecdotes, and a pack of heirloom produce. If this is your idea of the perfect gift, Shruti Taneja is your go-to person. The 34-year-old founder of Delhi-based Nivaala (mouthful, in […]

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Vikram Agnihotri, India’s first double-arm amputee, launches his book at Bangalore Literature Festival

Vikram Agnihotri, India’s first double-arm amputee, launches his book at Bangalore Literature Festival

An illustration from the book | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At the upcoming Bangalore Literary Festival (December 3 and 4), alongside the likes of workshops and lectures by children’s authors Bijal Vachcharajani, Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan, and Honey Irani is a book launch, Look Ma, No Hands! authored by Vikram Agnihotri. While this may seem like […]

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