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Abdulrazak Gurnah: “Silence can also be vocal”
On dramatic irony in his writing, Chekhov’s gun, how tourism blights smaller places, and ‘Theft’, his first novel since winning the Nobel Prize in 2021
Published on Apr 26, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Pause and effect: Pico Iyer talks silences and wildfires, in a Wknd interview
His new book traces his move into a monastery in 1991, encounters with the Dalai Lama and Leonard Cohen, and what it takes to translate silence onto the page.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 07:25 PM IST
Pico Iyer’s new book Aflame explores silence and gratitude
Pico Iyer, in Aflame, reflects on solitude, gratitude, the necessity of silence, and interconnectedness, promoting a compassionate approach to life.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 04:19 PM IST
The Challengers: Women who shook the status quo in 2024
BBC has a list of 100. Financial Times has just 25. But writing from an Indian perspective, viewing India from within, who were the women who made most impact?
Published on Dec 22, 2024 08:15 AM IST
2.5 lakh Punekars participate in reading activity
Pune residents joined the 'Silence, Punekars are Reading' initiative, promoting reading during the Pune Book Festival, with over 2.5 lakh participants.
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Dil Se: Messages of HT City readers for their loved ones
Read and send wishes for your special someone or indulge in a regular chit-chat with friends through HT City's Dil Se column.
Published on Aug 19, 2024 01:34 PM IST
Just Like That | The power of silence: Embracing maun vrat for inner peace
The practice of resolving to abstain from speech, maun, is an ancient one in India
Published on Aug 18, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Disconnect to reconnect: Allure of silent travel and its health benefits
From Zen retreats to silent walks, travellers are embracing the power of quiet. Here are the health benefits of the trend of silent retreats in travel
Published on Apr 05, 2024 05:47 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Death knell for Kashmir’s indigenous gun factories
The Valley’s private gun factories stare down the barrel. The two factories that boasted of a flourishing business for seven decades have hit a dead-end.
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 04:10 PM IST
Ashiq Hussain
Djokovic, Australia and dealing with a partisan crowd
In both these sporting spectacles, the champion-mentality composers embraced the partisan crowd rather than envy it or evade it
Published on Nov 21, 2023 07:35 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Opposition party protests as hundreds gather to welcome Modi in Pune
The recently formed opposition coalition, INDIA, raised black flags in front of Modi before the police detained some of its leaders
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 10:46 PM IST
Abhay Khairnar
Wildbuzz: The ‘double engine’ serpent
The floods had ravaged the area and the outlet was awash with deep water; the employees had stacked the cloth
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 03:23 PM IST
Spice of Life: Listen to the sound of silence to find peace
Let’s try to delve into the realm of peace by lowering the ring volume of our phones, strengthening our faith by keeping the decibel level low at religious places and saying no to compulsive honking.
Updated on Apr 26, 2023 01:37 AM IST
Dr Rajiv Sharma
Poonch Terror Attack: Alma mater remembers Ludhiana’s braveheart, pays tribute
Havildar Mandeep Singh, an alumnus of Shahpur Govt School, Ludhiana, was killed in the terror attack on April 20
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 11:41 PM IST
Gurjot Singh, Ludhiana
Review: Following a Prayer bySundar Sarukkai
A philosophical novel that examines questions about sound, language, mathematics and truth through the story of a young girl
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 09:51 PM IST
Neha Kirpal
Showcasing 5 worst legends in Apex Legends Season 16
Top 5 most low picked legends are showcased here in this article
Published on Apr 14, 2023 08:00 PM IST
Tuhin Das Mahapatra
Trump trial marks a fundamental rupture
The weaponisation and politicisation of institutions, and the stoking of populist and nativist sentiments can create such dystopian realities quickly. Other countries should take note
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 08:01 PM IST
HT Editorial
Badshah to tie the knot with Isha Rikhi? (Exclusive)
Wedding bells for rapper Badshah may ring soon! If the industry buzz is to be believed the rapper-singer may tie the knot this month. Read the exclusive report.
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 09:30 AM IST
Vinay MR Mishra
'Hindsight's always 20/20', Does Tom finally admits regret over Raquel affair?
Tom Sandoval finally breaks his silence on Vanderpump Rules' biggest scandal: his affair with Raquel Leviss
Published on Apr 01, 2023 09:52 PM IST
Paurush Omar
Why silence is crucial for meditation
Have you ever tuned into the silence within? Think of the moment, when the house is quiet, the chores are done for the day, what is it that you do? Tina Mukerji explains why silence is crucial for meditation.
Published on Jan 10, 2023 06:33 PM IST
Prachi Desai on marriage plans: 'It's not something I see as a safety net'
Prachi Desai has spoken about her thoughts on marriage and why she would wait for the 'perfect' person rather than marry someone just for a more secure life.
Published on Apr 07, 2021 10:39 AM IST