Book Review: Colombo: Port of Call by Ajay Kamalakaran Publisher: Penguin India Genre: Cultural History / Travel Non-Fiction / Maritime & Archival Narrative Overview In Colombo: Port of Call , writer and archival researcher Ajay Kamalakaran constructs a vivid, multi-layered portrait of Ceylon’s capital during the height of the steamship era in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Rather than presenting a dry, linear historical chronicle, Kamalakaran curates a literary collage through the eyes of 14 diverse global figures—including literary icons, royalty, athletes, and political leaders—who briefly docked at this critical Indian Ocean crossroads on their journeys between the East and West. Key Themes and Structure The Crossroads of Empire: The book captures Colombo's unique geopolitical and cultural identity when it served as an essential refueling and transit hub for travelers moving between Europe, Australia, and East Asia. An Eclecti...
Press Release - Every Good News in India Sounds the Same: Prega News Unpacks the “NEWS” in Its Name This Independence Day
Delhi, 12 August 2026 : India speaks in hundreds of languages. Every region has its own culture, traditions and ways of celebrating life’s milestones. Yet, when the biggest good news of a family’s life arrives, the emotion needs no translation . This Independence Day, Prega News, the pregnancy detection brand from Mankind Pharma, celebrates 19 years of being part of this life-changing moment with a film that finds a simple yet powerful idea within the brand’s own name. NEWS stands for North, East, West and South , the four corners of India where Prega News has been part of millions of families’ first good news. Conceptualised by FCB Kinnect , the film travels across four homes in North, East, West and South India. Each home reflects a distinct language, culture and way of expressing happiness, bringing alive the diversity that makes India unique. In one home, the news becomes an occasion that brings grandparents together. ...