Writing

Montblanc, Sailor, Lamy or Sheaffer: the instrument should be good enough to be passed on as a family heirloom

History, people, self-deprecation - what makes a good travel book? Here's a look at a few of the essential ingredients

A set of essays by the great actor's relatives and associates offers interesting anecdotes about the man but not enough about his craft

Humour isn't out of place in Mark Twain's journals, though. In fact, it ripples through his descriptions, creating traceries of light upon the grim landscapes of colonial rule

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That famous style has congealed in recent years; the flamboyance that once felt so free now seems strenuous and grating

My fondness for certain things in life - sport, beer and writing - has been inherited from my maternal grandfather

Nikhil Chandwani, founder, Writers'Rescue Centre, identifies himself more as a political enthusiast now than a social entrepreneur and writer