From the incredible story of author Ratna Vira to India's design heritage - your weekend fix

Ratna Vira's first book was rejected 15 times before being noticed by a publisher. Ancestry is on on a mission to re-interpret India's design heritage.

Sunday September 08, 2019 , 3 min Read

Ratna Vira, daughter of celebrated journalist Nalini Singh, can never forget how her first book, Daughter by Court Order, was rejected 15 times before it was noticed by a publisher. Eventually, her first book made it to several bestseller lists and even got a special mention in The New York Times. With the official launch of the book happening on September 10, Ratna takes us behind the scenes. From researching the subject to the experience of co-authoring a book with her daughter, she reveals all in a candid chat with YS Weekender.

Ancestry draws inspiration from India’s design heritage

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Alba truffles or Yubari Melons? Are luxury foods worth the price?

What are the most luxurious foods in the world and are they all they are cracked up to be? Do they transport you to that state of sublime ecstasy where ‘every prospect pleases and only Man is vile’? Our food columnist takes a look at super gourmet foods that you could indulge in if you don’t mind spending vast sums of money to buy them...

Keep an eye on the future: Rushabh Parikh of Black & Green

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