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Pause and effect: Pico Iyer talks silences and wildfires, in a Wknd interview

His new book traces his move into a monastery in 1991, encounters with the Dalai Lama and Leonard Cohen, and what it takes to translate silence onto the page.

“I’ve always had a longing for monastic places,” Iyer says, “in the way some people will see cheesecake or a bottle of whiskey and feel a great pull.” (Getty Images)
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 07:25 PM IST

Pico Iyer’s new book Aflame explores silence and gratitude

Pico Iyer, in Aflame, reflects on solitude, gratitude, the necessity of silence, and interconnectedness, promoting a compassionate approach to life. 

Pico Iyer is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated in more than 20 languages.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 04:19 PM IST

The Challengers: Women who shook the status quo in 2024

BBC has a list of 100. Financial Times has just 25. But writing from an Indian perspective, viewing India from within, who were the women who made most impact?

Gisele Pelicot
Published on Dec 22, 2024 08:15 AM IST

2.5 lakh Punekars participate in reading activity 

Pune residents joined the 'Silence, Punekars are Reading' initiative, promoting reading during the Pune Book Festival, with over 2.5 lakh participants.

MLA Chandrakant Patil participated in the initiative held at the historic Appa Balwant Chowk in Pune.   (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Dil Se: Messages of HT City readers for their loved ones

Read and send wishes for your special someone or indulge in a regular chit-chat with friends through HT City's Dil Se column.

Send your messages to meandmycity1@gmail.com
Published on Aug 19, 2024 01:34 PM IST
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