East-West confluence, blue sea and belly dancers turn Istanbul into travellers’ delight

East-West confluence, blue sea and belly dancers turn Istanbul into travellers’ delight

By Aparajita Gupta Istanbul The scintillating blue water of the Bosphorus strait and the high boundary walls of the erstwhile Byzantine civilisation strewn with royal structures in every nook and corner of Istanbul offer travellers everything they would ask for on a holiday. Thanks to Bollywood, Indians have of late become acquainted with various parts […]

Pro-wrestling has bright future in India: Khali

Pro-wrestling has bright future in India: Khali

By Ajeyo Basu New Delhi Having created waves on the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) circuit in the US, Dalip Singh Rana, better known as “The Great Khali”, is now focused on helping other WWE aspirants from India realise their dreams. The star wrestler has established an academy in Jalandhar to prepare Indian WWE aspirants for […]

If Gods can be gay, why can’t we? Maori author Witi Ihimaera

If Gods can be gay, why can’t we? Maori author Witi Ihimaera

By Preetha Nair Thimphu Aboriginal, litterateur and rebel, Witi Ihimaera is a moving force in giving voice to the Maoris in New Zealand. The first published novelist in Maori literature, the 72-year-old has several novels, short stories and recognitions to his credit. His works were a harbinger of change to the Maoris, says Ihimaera who […]