Must Read
Books to add to your shelf this month.
The Beginning Comes After the End
Out on 3rd March, in this sequel to her enduring bestseller Hope in the Dark, Rebecca Solnit surveys a world that has changed dramatically since the year 1960. She argues that, despite the forces seeking to turn back the clock on history, change is not a possibility, it is an inevitability, and the nature of that change is determined by who participates and how.
The Complex
Equal parts brilliant family saga and piercing political drama, The Complex by Karan Mahajan is a virtuosic novel of revenge and redemption, ambition and undoing, loyalty and love, by one of the most lauded voices in contemporary fiction. It will be available on March 10th.
Whidbey
Exploring the long reach of violence and our flawed systems of incarceration and rehabilitation, this is a tense and provocative debut by T Kira Madden that’s sure to incite crucial questions about the pursuit of justice and who has real power over a story.
Must Watch
Riveting on screen recommendations.
Bait
Starring Riz Ahmed, this TV show releasing on Prime Video follows a struggling actor on the cusp of landing the role of a lifetime who finds himself thrust into a full-blown existential crisis and conspiracy at the same time. It will be released on March 25th.
Project Hail Mary
Out in theatres on 20th March, this science fiction thriller adapted from book to screen features Ryan Gosling playing a science teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth.
The Bride!
A star-stacked cast of Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal and Penelope Cruz leads this bold reimagining of Bride of Frankenstein. Set in 1930s Chicago, the film follows a lonely Frankenstein who enlists a scientist to create a companion, only for the experiment to take an interesting turn. It is scheduled for release on March 6th.
Must Listen
Highly anticipated tunes to set the tone for the month ahead.
Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally
Coming out with an album after four years, Harry Styles’ highly anticipated Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally will be out on March 6th. The record will consist of 12 songs, and the album is likely to follow the tone of Aperture, one of the singles, which has been teased as a prelude to the record.
This Music May Contain Hope
Where The Hell Is My Husband, which became number one on the UK singles chart is what truly made RAYE a global name. This new album is her second studio album, and will release on March 27th, and is supposedly set in the form of four seasons, to take listeners on a journey.
Whatever's Clever!
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth’s Whatever's Clever! will be available to stream on March 27th. Like Changes, the lead single, the rest of the album is sure to offer infectious hooks, sing-out-loud choruses and signature piano solos.
Must Attend
Concerts, festivals and screenings to watch out for.
Rakesh Chaurasia live at Songs of the Stone
As part of Songs of the Stone, an immersive cultural series by Inkpot India, Rakesh Chaurasia and his ensemble will present a rare musical experience set against the timeless silhouette of Qutub Minar on March 8th.
Habitat International Film Festival
The 7th edition of the Habitat International Film Festival (HIFF) returns. Scheduled from 13th to 22nd March, it showcases the enduring magic of cinema and storytelling from across the world.
Jameson Connects ft. Lifafa
A night of great drinks, delicious food and a performance by Lifafa come together to perfectly reflect the Jameson spirit. The event will take place on March 15th in Gurgaon.
Must Eat, Live Drink
Exciting, innovative new places to dine at.
Cavity
Hidden below Barbet and Pals in GK II is Cavity, an intimate nine seat cocktail tasting led experience, that involves an immersive evening of cocktails, storytelling, elevated food and flavour every Friday-Sunday at 8PM.
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Date 3.3.2026