Ayn Rand - Comfortably Numb

Books: Me and my favourite reads

SHELF ESTEEM The Ayatollah and I weren’t on the same page What are you reading right now? The Patna Manual of Style by SIDDHARTH CHOWDHURY, though in a mystified fashion. Which book, author or series do you reach out for when you just want a comfort read? Life at Blandings or any of…

Feature: The Jaisim Interview

Jaisim and the Art of Objectivism At 50, when he sits back and takes stock of his life and career, architect Jaisim allows a small smile to flit across his face. The houses, offices, retreats…

Feature: Ayn Rand and Atlas Shrugged

Ayn Rand: The enduring saga of Atlas Shrugged October was a special month for fans of Ayn Rand. It was the 50th anniversary of the publication of her grand polemic, Atlas Shrugged. And of course, there were celebrations, in the US as well as in India, the latter lot organized by the Delhi- based Liberty…

Feature: The Enduring Saga of Atlas Shrugged

Feature: Who`s Afraid of Ayn Rand?

In the cult novelist/philosopher’s centenary year, SHEILA KUMAR looks at life after the Howard Roark effect. No one talks about the Howard Roark effect anymore. It seems to have got lost in the melee of MMS scandals, political intrigues, the advent of multiplex cinemas, rocking malls and the debate on whether Kolkata is dying, Mumbai…