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English ‘Reflections on Happiness and Positivity’ Launch
A panel discussion on ‘Reflections on Happiness and Positivity’ written by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will take place at Emirates Lit Fest.…
Meet the Writer of Beloved Jane Austen Adaptations
We owe him for the vision of Darcy drenched in white and even Netflix’s House of Cards. Andrew Davies talks to us during Emirates Lit Fest 2017.…
4 Emirates Lit Fest 2017 Competitions For Writers in UAE
Emirates Lit Fest 2017 competitions return with opportunities for aspiring writers to kickstart their career. Deadlines are fast approaching!…
Infographic: What Does It Mean to Be a Harry Potter Fan?
Imagine standing together with every Harry Potter fan in the world, like football fans in a stadium. You wouldn’t have room to breathe.…
Love or Hate: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Review
Sparking up varied reactions like “Oh my god, he’s back!” and “Really? He would never say that,” here’s the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Review.…
7 Quiet Spots to Read for Free in UAE
You know that good old chain of library stores across the UAE called Archie’s? Most of them have shut down now. There was a time they were the pinnacle of entertainment though. Every week, you’d pranc…
9/10 Children Still Enjoy Going to the Library | #EAFOL16
The countdown to Emirates Lit Fest began today with an enlightening talk about why it has grown from a week to 12 whopping days long. Brimming with literary treats, #EAFOL16 from 1 March until 12 Marc…
5 Sessions We Won’t Miss at Emirates Lit Fest 2016
Sponsored Content The 12-day-long literary extravaganza with bibliophiles galore and renowned authors and poets having intimate chats begins soon: Emirates Lit Fest 2016, March 1 to March 12. While we…
Dima Al Sharif Launches Palestinian Cookbook
Renowned UAE-based chef and writer Dima Al Sharif has unveiled her much anticipated first cookbook. Titled Plated Heirlooms, the 500-page book explores Dima’s native Falasteen (Palestine) and its rich…
Catch Up With Jason Kouchak | Emirates Lit Fest 2016
B-Change caught up with Jason Kouchak, composer of last year’s and 2016’s Emirates Lit Fest theme music, prior to the festival. Here’s a glimpse of our chat with the acclaimed musici…
Quick Questions With Richard Parks | #EAFOL16
A rugby player turned extreme environment athlete, author of ‘Beyond the Horizon’ and motivational speaker, Richard Parks is one of the official ambassadors of the Emirates Lit Fest 2016. …
Quick Questions With Isobel Abulhoul | Emirates Lit Fest 2016
With Emirates Lit Fest 2016 fast approaching, B-Change caught up with Isobel Abulhoul, the Founder and Director of the now must-visit for every bibliophile in the UAE: The Emirates Airline Festival of…
The Gravity Of Education & Stories In Pakistan: Fatima Bhutto
Fatima Bhutto, author of The Shadow of the Crescent Moon, a fictional tale of three brothers in Pakistan, shared her insights on the importance of roots, historical education and story-telling for our…
This, That & Other Nonsense Vol. XXVI: The Right Key | PG Bhaskar
A few days back, the cover of my car key remote peeled off. I had never even considered the possibility of such a thing happening, but there it is. I examined what was left of the key in a fuzzy, wool…
The Perks of ‘Mad In Heaven’ With PG Bhaskar
Observant, comical and crafty, PG Bhaskar’s latest book ‘Mad In Heaven’ takes readers through the cramped yet airy streets of Chennai in a swirling of love and typical Indian drama. …
This, That & Other Nonsense Vol. XXV: Mobiles: Quiet & Dignified | PG Bhaskar
’You’re not on WhatsApp?’ people ask me, looking at me like I was a piece of some pre-historic fossil that had suddenly fallen onto their dinner plate. No, I’m not. ‘Why not?’ Well, I have good reason…
This, That & Other Nonsense Vol. XXIV: Nirvana | PG Bhaskar
The requirement these days in banks to use customers’ full names while opening their accounts has made life very difficult for tele-marketing staff. These poor people do not know the customers and hav…
This, That & Other Nonsense Vol. XXIII: Disturbing Dreams | PG Bhaskar
Last night I had this dream. A nightmare, rather; one in which I was an employee in a multinational technology firm – possibly one of those which aims to place servers on the moon or enable cell phone…
Win A Signed Copy Of Mad In Heaven By PG Bhaskar
We’ve got a treat for you, book-lovers. The relatable HarperCollins India -published author, #PGBhaskar‘s new book ‘Mad In Heaven’ is out in stores now; a side-splitting tal…
This, That & Other Nonsense Vol. XXII: Fast Cars| PG Bhaskar
Some men are ‘car men’. They talk cars, read about cars and stare at pictures of cars. They drive cars with relish. If a car stalls, they take great pleasure in fiddling about inside its hood. They ke…