Amitav Ghosh’s new book, Ghost-Eye will transfix, teleport, and tease in equal measure as it swings between reality and reincarnation, science and mythology. In an interview, the master storyteller discusses his craft, his influences, and his favourite fish, with the occasional time-travel to 1960s Calcutta

Lohri, the Punjabi festival of warmth and new beginnings, will be celebrated in Mumbai with a community sing-along featuring traditional songs, bonfires, and festive rituals