‘Dubai’s so-called superficial spaces are personal cultural sites:’ says Dr Rana AlMutawa

‘Dubai’s so-called superficial spaces are personal cultural sites:’ says Dr Rana AlMutawa Emirati professor and researcher Dr Rana AlMutawa grew up in Dubai in the

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Decoding heritage conservation laws of India

In her book, ‘Preserving The Past’, Delhi-based journalist, Meha Mathur, takes readers through the history of heritage laws in India. From quoting ancient texts on

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Closing the Empathy Gap, with Mimi Nicklin, author of Softening the Edge

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all be a little more gentle with each other, and a little more loving, have a little more

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Dream On by Sheetal Durve

Finding a $100 bill on the road is a windfall we all desire. In her latest book Dream On, Dubai-based artist and author Sheetal Durve

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Dubai prison inmates stories at Emirates Lit Fest

Tomorrow, I will Fly — a book of essays written by Dubai prison inmates will be launched at the Emirates Literature Festival, to be held

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Writing historical fiction at DubaiLitFest

Two writers based in Dubai. Their books — historical fiction — set in diverse eras — one in 1930s Germany and the other in 16th

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Nandita Das on Manto at SIBF2018

“Who among all of you had never heard the name Manto before today?”, asked Indian actress and film maker Nandita Das to a room full

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Memoir to Movie: Cheryl Strayed and Saroo Brierley

I am a fan of books being made into movies, yet I always make sure to read the book first and then see its cinematic

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A glimpse of the Hit Girl, Asha Parekh

Her kohl lined doe eyes and sugary voice were an integral part of my growing up years. In the 80s and 90s there was often an

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SIBF 2015

The Sharjah Book Fair 2015, held in November every year, was an event I always looked forward to. Back then I lived in Sharjah and

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