by Samantha LeeseWhat does it mean to "really travel" in a world where so much is connected and so little seems new? One answer may be to spend a year in a place that everybody else seems to have forgotten. And, from there, to write a novel so adventurous and beautiful that it reminds us how much of the earth there is left to see. Former cricket writer Rahul Bhattacharya does just that. The result of his year-long stint in Guyana was "The Sly Company of People Who Care" -- short-listed for this year's Man Asian Literary Prize. The debut novel follows the picaresque travels of a…
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How a trip to Guyana became a short-listed novel
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How a trip to Guyana became a short-listed novel
9 Apr 2012 | 5:00 pmby Samantha LeeseWhat does it mean to "really travel" in a world where so much is connected and so little seems new? One answer may be to spend a year in a place that everybody else seems to have forgotten. And, from there, to write a novel so adventurous and beautiful that it reminds us how much of the earth there is left to see. Former cricket writer Rahul Bhattacharya does just that. The result of his year-long stint in Guyana was "The Sly Company of People Who Care" -- short-listed for this year's Man Asian Literary Prize. The debut novel follows the picaresque travels of a… -
Best places to spot tigers in India
26 Mar 2012 | 5:00 pmby Pri ShewakramaniWanna see a real wild tiger? Head to India, where nearly half of the world's remaining wild tiger population roams. The country's 1,400 big cats are spread over more than 40 national parks in the country. To help increase the odds of spotting a tiger in India, we've narrowed your choices down to five places where it's most likely you'll get a good sighting. Very big cats: tigers can weigh up to 300 kilos.read more -
Insider Guide: Best of Delhi
25 Mar 2012 | 11:30 amby Isha Singh SawhneyThe best of Delhi is where the new Indian cool is being born. Once dismissed as a town of bureaucrats as inspiring as a damp sock, India's capital city is slowly but surely shedding its frumpy image. Delhi has the basic hallmarks of a buzzing world city: posh new hotels, glam restaurants and a huge and growing population (16.7 million, by one estimate). To entertain the new throngs, amped-up venues are cropping up in Delhi like green grass after a monsoon. And if Mumbai has Bollywood, Delhi has high culture. Performing arts, book launches and tons of art galleries… -
Uncovering Dhaka: 10 things to know
15 Mar 2012 | 5:00 pmby Matt BennettIndia's national cricket team continues to fight to defend its 2011 Asia Cup title in a match against Bangladesh today in Dhaka, a city that could very well be described as Asia's most discreet capital. Despite being spread over 150 square kilometers and home to an estimated 10 million people, Dhaka is not often a priority destination for travelers. So what's there to know? Here are 10 things -- cricket included, of course -- that define the city. 1. Crazy for cricket Bangladeshis are mad about cricket. Dhaka is home to the national stadium and many… -
Interview: Vikas Swarup reads, writes and travels like crazy
12 Mar 2012 | 11:12 amby Samantha LeeseStreet knowledge is more important than book knowledge for Vikas Swarup. In 2008, Vikas Swarup's debut novel, "Q&A," was adapted into the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire." Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Simon Beaufoy cut and changed much more than just the title. Yet, Swarup was never anything but tactful when speaking about relinquishing his work to Hollywood. It's no surprise. By day, Swarup is a high-flying diplomat who has worked in the Indian Foreign Service for 25 years. Currently the Consul General of India in Osaka-Kobe, Swarup has been…
