
Oscar 2026: A Study in Extremes
Chaos, craft and the return of the auteur
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Chaos, craft and the return of the auteur

My annual curtain-raiser: the likely winners, the dark horses, and the one film you should actually watch.

Books, films and cultural works that help us see the Middle East beyond the noise of geopolitics

An exploration on the art of Kolkata during Durga Puja

Experiencing the world’s largest street art festival

Cultural festivals succeed when they put community before commerce and independence before sponsorship—while continuously experimenting to stay relevant and inclusive. Insights from the builders of the Bangalore Lit Fest and Mumbai’s MAMI film festival

A journey through Dijon and Lyon reveals France at its finest—sublime food, world-class wines, and centuries of history

A selection of books for different age groups (and for the child in you)

A review and breakdown of the nominees of the main categories of the 2025 Oscars and their chances of winning

It’s a window to learning, making connections, and a form of personal riches
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Reflective travelogues on attention, place, and inner change.

Essays and conversations on AI, institutions, and scale in India.

A curated selection on leadership under uncertainty.

Stories that place the Middle East’s conflicts in a wider global, historical and cultural context.

Personal essays on work, learning, and the inner life.

A selection of our most enduring essays and conversations.