KING OF FRUITS
MANGIFERA INDICA
A Biography of the Mango
by Sopan Joshi
ALEPH BOOK COMPANY
₹799; 432 pages
We Indians all We have our own mango stories-the kinds we like especially, the trees we may have climbed or been afraid to climb, all the childhood sharing, squabbling and thieving. And as regularly as mango season rolls around, so do the news articles on mangoes, containing a sprinkle of anecdotes and personal preferences and, ultimately, promoting some mango festival.
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TIME TO CHOOSE OUR HEROES WISELY
A quiet but significant debate has been reignited following the release of the film Chhaava—should India continue to preserve the tomb of Emperor Aurangzeb who history unequivocally remembers as a cruel, repressive and sectarian ruler? Expectedly, the debate is heated and polarised.
A TIMELESS LEGACY
The launch of The Amrut Expedition—the oldest single malt ever made in India—has ushered a golden moment for the country's spirits. Here's why Indian whisky is pro age.
Rediscovering The mountains
WHY SIKKIM SHOULD BE ON YOUR TRAVEL ITINERARY THIS SUMMER
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE
From the highest trek in Karnataka to an offbeat wildlife experience in Kerala, here's how to make the most of your next hill station vacation in South India
THE MYSTIC MANSION
THE Park Hotels' foray into Chettinad with THE Lotus Palace, a heritage property that is a marvel of restoration and quiet luxury.
MANNA FROM HEAVEN
Bread, one of the most simple and enduring staples, is having its moment. So much so that bread is The Dish right now. Here's to the rise and rise of artisanal breads.
State of the Art
The Indian art market is at a tipping point and likely to grow exponentially over the next few years with a younger breed of collectors fuelling growth.
GIORGIO ARMANI TAKES MANHATTAN AGAIN
Veteran designer Giorgio Armani talks about his triumphant return to New York and why his clothes are fashionable again.
WHY ARE WE DIGGING GRAVES OF THE PAST?
The demand to dismantle the grave of Aurangzeb is only the latest in a drama series of which some episodes have been aired while others are in the pipeline.
THE BORN-AGAIN STARS
Reclaiming their feminine energy and inner brilliance, this is an inward journey of self discovery.
