The Mumbai Film Festival this year had themes of suffocation, alienation, personal struggle, politics, rape, morality, gender, family…and a few characters we fell in love with, says Namrata Joshi

Elite Zexer’s film about two Bedouin women was as warmly received in Mumbai as it was at Sundance and Berlin says Satya Kandala

Cary Fukunaga on his favourite version ofTrue Detective, the challenges of working onBeast of Nations, and why he’s a student of history

Kaiwan Mehta and TARQ have joined forces to present a series of seminars on a set of subjects, each one fattened by a diversity of interdisciplinary approaches

After eight years, Dhruvi Acharya presents an achingly intimate solo show that explores her ownloss and looks at women as independent individuals

Filmmaker Mansoor Khanon the cinema of his illustrious father and his comeback plans

The NCPA’s annual festival of sufi music, Sama’a, will feature singer Rekha Bharadwaj this edition

Manav Kaul writes, directs and acts opposite Sugandha Garg in a theatrical production about two small towners who might be in love

Meet the team that ensures that the taste of your favourite paneer makhanwala, murg makhani and au Gratin remains unchanged at Churchgate’s beloved Gaylord

ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage juggles stocks, bonds and derivatives smartly for optimal returns

Sensex, Nifty updates on 18th April 2024: Equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty extended losses on Thursday. As per provisional figures, BSE Sensex fell 332.23 pts or 0.46 per cent to trade at 72,611.45 as of 3.35 pm and Nifty 50 declined 103.70 pts or 0.47 per cent to trade at 22,044.20., Bharti Airtel, Power Grid Corp, M&M, BPCL, and Tata Steel were the top gainers, while Nestle, Apollo Hospitals, Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, and ONGC were the major laggards. The stocks that hit a 52-week high on the NSE include AAA Tech (19.33 per cent), Just Dial (12.95 per cent), Indo Tech (10 per cent) and Hi-Tech Gear (10 per cent).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Regular Savings has been a consistent outperformer while keeping risks at bay

Vishal Jain of Zerodha Fund House on why he actively favours the passive route

Mirae Asset Nifty MidSmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100 ETF offers a blend of passive and smart-beta investing

Buying passive mutual funds, which simply mirror the basket of stocks making up an index, can help capitalising on a correction

Since its inception in December 2020, HDFC Dividend Yield fund has outperformed the broader markets convincingly

A look at the stock positions of Quant Mutual Fund’s Mid- and Small-cap schemes, stress-test results (as of May 2024) and adjusted Net Asset Value (NAV)

Industry AUM crosses ₹60 lakh-crore on new fund offers, mark-to-market gain

Open to spinning off passive fund business under MF Lite, says Swarup Mohanty, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Mirae Asset Investment Managers

The basis of safety or comfort with a bank should not be DICGC cover but overall fundamental quality of the bank; preferably bank with institutions where you would not require this coverage

SEBI’s proposal to introduce an investment product that fits between MFs and PMS is an investment vehicle that could invest in asset classes such as equity and bonds and their derivatives

Prudent became the second non-banking mutual fund distributor to achieve this milestone last Friday

With PSU stocks catching the market’s fancy, this ETF has seen its NAV more than double from ₹47 a year ago to over ₹102.8 now

Mahindra Manulife Focused fund is large-cap heavy and takes moderate risks in its portfolio

Kalpen Parekh of DSP Mutual Fund on his fund house’s investment philosophy, the markets, valuation metrics and more

Large-caps offer relative safety from froth and Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund performed well in the class

A brief explainer on the amendments pertaining to investors recently brought in

Secrets of the Red Lantern by Pauline Nguyen has been chosen by NPR food writer Susie Chang as one of the Best Cookbooks of 2008.

An interview with Susie about her selections is tentatively scheduled for Weekend Edition the weekend of November 22, with two recipes and images from the book planned for npr.org.

• Secrets of the Red Lantern will also be on the year’s top cookbook lists of the Chicago Tribune and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Overflowing with sumptuous but simply prepared dishes that have been passed down through generations of the Nguyen family, Secrets of the Red Lantern is part Vietnamese cookbook and part family memoir.

More than 275 traditional Vietnamese recipes are presented alongside a visual narrative of food and family photographs that follows the family's escape from war-torn Vietnam to the successful founding of the Red Lantern restaurant.

Knives Cooks Love Review

As Emeril Lagasse writes in the book's foreword, knives are the most highly valued cooking tool in a chef's possession, and yet they are often the least discussed in the kitchen. This book, produced by Sur La Table, pulls the cloak back on that tool to provide a wonderfully coherent, easy-to-follow guide to selecting knives, maintaining them and, as you might guess, using them properly. Even better, they pair those instructions along with recipes that you can make immediately after learning each new cut, chop or slice.

Knives Cooks Love: Selection. Care. Techniques. Recipes. focuses on this most versatile tool in the kitchen and provides tantalizing recipes allowing you to practice and perfect techniques. Consider this Knives 101—lessons on everything you need to know to make your experiences behind the blade more straightforward, efficient, and enjoyable.

Secrets of the Red Lantern: Stories and Vietnamese Recipes from the Heart
by Pauline Nguyen has been named Best Asian Cookbook of 2008 by epicurious.com:

BEST ASIAN
Secrets of the Red Lantern
by Pauline Nguyen (Andrews McMeel Publishing)
Recipe to try: Salt and Pepper Tofu

Whether you want amazingly accessible Vietnamese recipes or just a good, honest family story with food, this Sydney restaurateur delivers. Her family memoir is a great tale of what immigrants both give up and gain in choosing (or not) to pack up and try another country, and if it's not always pretty, it is inspiring, especially with both vintage photos and pictures of the contemporary food Nguyen creates. The book is so beautiful you can almost taste the braised duck with ginger and scallions or the banana fritters.

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/cookbooks/bestof2008

Three of the top 15 titles currently on Amazon’s Bestsellers in Books: Guides & Reviews List are from Roger Ebert:

YOUR MOVIE SUCKS, ROGER EBERT’S FOUR-STAR REVIEWS and ROGER EBERT’S MOVIE YEARBOOK 2009

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/books/4494/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_b_1_4_last

Secrets of the Red Lantern
Stories and Vietnamese Recipes from the Heart

by Pauline Nguyen, with recipes by Luke Nguyen and Mark Jensen

Overflowing with sumptuous but simply prepared dishes that have been passed down through generations of the Nguyen family, Secrets of the Red Lantern: Stories and Vietnamese Recipes from the Heart is part Vietnamese cookbook and part family memoir.

More than 275 traditional Vietnamese recipes are presented alongside a visual narrative of food and family photos that follows the family's escape from war-torn Vietnam to the founding of the Red Lantern restaurant in Sydney, Australia.

At the heart of each recipe is the power of food to elevate and transform. From a recipe of Cari De that sparks a memory to the distinctly bitter melon soup that says, "I'm sorry," Secrets of the Red Lantern shares the rich culinary heritage of the Nguyen family and their personal story of reconciliation and success.

Recipes such as Bun Rieu (Crab and Tomato Soup with Vermicelli Noodles), Goi Du Du (Green Papaya Salad with Prawns and Pork), and Che Khoai Mon (Black Sticky Rice with Taro) unlock the family's secrets and see the family persevere through homesickness, heartache, and the upheavals of change to finally experience growth and celebration. The result is a beautiful journey through Vietnamese history, culture, and tradition that cooks everywhere will embrace.

The New York Times Book Review of January 18, 2009 features President Obama Election 2008: A Collection of Newspaper Front Pages Selected by the Poynter Institute at #28 on the Paperback NonFiction Best Seller List

About The Poynter Institute

Founded in 1975, The Poynter Institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. It promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses. It stands for a journalism that informs citizens and enlightens public discourse. It carries forward Nelson Poynter's belief in the value of independent journalism in the public interest. As a financially independent, nonprofit organization, The Poynter Institute is beholden to no interest except its own mission: to help journalists seek and achieve excellence.

To purchase: http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/products/?isbn=0740784803

The New York Times Book Review of January 18, 2009 features Bee & Me at #8 on the Children’s Best Seller List

When a young boy discovers a bee trapped in his bedroom he hides for fear of being stung. But when the amiable bee frantically explains all that bees do, the boy comes to understand how good things come in different packages: "Bees make honey. That much we know. Bees also spread pollen, which makes all things grow."

The subject of honeybees' mysterious dwindling population throughout the world has been a growing concern in the news in recent years. Bee & Me brings the critical importance of bees to light for young children through the innovative, full color process of ANIMOTION™ in an engaging story of friendship and understanding. Bee & Me will charm readers while providing valuable information about how important bees are to sustainable agriculture. Bee & Me is sure to fascinate, entertain and engage readers of all ages.

Features:

• Unique animated windows on almost every spread enhancing the action of the story.

  The first time ever that such a technique has been applied in full color through the ANIMOTION™ process.

• Enchanting full color illustrations.
• Special appendix full of fun and important bee facts.

Publisher’s Weekly’s Children’s Picture Book Bestsellers
(1/19/09) features Bee & Me at #7

The New York Times Book Review Children’s Best Seller List (2/1/09) features Bee & Me at #9

The subject of honeybees' mysterious dwindling population throughout the world has been a growing concern in the news in recent years. Bee & Me brings the critical importance of bees to light for young children through the innovative, full color process of ANIMOTION™ in an engaging story of friendship and understanding. Bee & Me will charm readers while providing valuable information about how important bees are to sustainable agriculture. Bee & Me is sure to fascinate, entertain and engage readers of all ages.

Features:

• Unique animated windows on almost every spread enhancing the action of the story.

  The first time ever that such a technique has been applied in full color through the ANIMOTION™ process.

• Enchanting full color illustrations.
• Special appendix full of fun and important bee facts.

Publisher’s Weekly’s Children’s Picture Book Bestsellers (2/16/09) features Bee & Me at #8

When a young boy discovers a bee trapped in his bedroom he hides for fear of being stung. But when the amiable bee frantically explains all that bees do, the boy comes to understand how good things come in different packages: "Bees make honey. That much we know. Bees also spread pollen, which makes all things grow."

The subject of honeybees' mysterious dwindling population throughout the world has been a growing concern in the news in recent years. Bee & Me brings the critical importance of bees to light for young children through the innovative, full color process of ANIMOTION™ in an engaging story of friendship and understanding. Bee & Me will charm readers while providing valuable information about how important bees are to sustainable agriculture. Bee & Me is sure to fascinate, entertain and engage readers of all ages.

Coming soon: Baby Turtle's Tale