Must Read
Fresh titles to keep you immersed.
John of John
On 5th May, From the Booker-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, Douglas Stuart brings a vivid, moving, and beautifully crafted novel following a young man returning to his Hebridean island home, a portrait of a close-knit community and a fraying family, of a father’s expectations and a son’s desires.
Waiting on a Friend
Set in the summer of 1984, Natalie Adler tells a story of a young queer protagonist who has the ability to see ghosts, which has been happening more frequently as her friends have started dying of what has recently been named AIDS. Expected on 26th May, this is a genre-bending retelling of queer history that manages to be both heartbreaking and healing.
Homebound
Homebound features Becks, a nineteen year old who cannot wait to leave her hometown. Her beloved uncle, who passes away, gives her a game to complete, which interlocks the lives of five individuals. Releasing on 5th May, Portia Elan writes a novel about our deep interconnectedness.
Must Watch
Compelling television and cinema to hold your attention.
In The Grey
The premise follows a secret elite team of agents is tasked with reclaiming a vast fortune stolen by a ruthless tyrant. Starring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal, this thriller-action is set to release in theatres on 15th May.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Shelby Van Pelt’s internationally bestselling novel Remarkably Bright Creatures is being adapted into a major film premiering globally on Netflix on 8th May. The story follows unlikely bonds formed at a local aquarium by Tova, an elderly woman.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Miranda Priestly walks the offices of Runway once again, as she competes against her former assistant Emily, played by Emily Blunt. Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reunite on screen for a funny, real, and emotional portrayal of magazine life on 1st May.
Must Listen
Albums to soundtrack your summer.
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The fifth studio album of The Bleachers is out on 22nd May. The lead single you and forever features Margaret Qualley in its music video, and Jack Antanoff’s band is ready to put forth the kind of music that is about ‘wanting to hold joy and not understanding why you can’t.’
Victory Garden
Described as an album about radical empathy, Young the Giant are ready to release Victory Garden on May 1st. The sonic landscape of the music is ‘shaped by what we learn when we see a complicated world through the eyes of our young children.’
Florescence
Out on May 22nd, Florescence by Maisie Peters comprises fifteen songs about the process of growing up. It is a journey that stretches across years, across countries and stages and stars, and leads us into the present moment. Julia Michaels and Marcus Mumford also feature on the album.
Must Attend
Concerts, exhibitions, and cultural happenings to mark on your calendar.
Sounds of India
Through this immersive audio-visual stand up comedy set that features the sounds of our daily Indian lives, Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das takes listeners on a journey to celebrate the small nuances of India. He will perform in Delhi on 10th May, and Pune on 15th May.
Epochal: The Period of Pioneers
Epochal: The Period of Pioneers re-evaluates Indian art in the decades immediately after Independence. Spread across DAG, Mumbai, and Chatterjee & Lal, in a rare inter-gallery collaboration, the exhibition challenges and moves beyond the conventional focus on a few dominant artists’ groups to reveal a broader, dynamic network of practitioners engaged with both tradition and modernity. On view till 22st of June.
Kanye, Live in Delhi
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced a New Delhi performance on 23rd May , at JLN Stadium. It is his only show in the country, and is sure to be an event like no other.
Yogi vs Bhogi
Directed by Mahesh Dattani, Yogi vs Bhogi is an adaptation of the 7th-century play, Bhagavadajjukam. Through this retelling in Kannada, Mahesh Dattani, plays around with the idea of gender: its expression, perception and spectrum. It will be performed at Jagriti Theatre in Bangalore on 23rd May.
Must Eat Live Drink
Dining experiences worth seeking out this month.
Nadoo
Located in GK 3, Nadoo brings the best flavours and dishes of the South to Delhi. Moving away from common stereotypes about South Indian food, the menu here operates on homestyle meals and traditional recipes, with quirks of their own.
Bare
Bare in Mumbai exists at the intersection of food and art. It is constantly evolving in terms of its format; it is a cocktail bar, art gallery, chef’s table and a collaborative kitchen, all at once.
Roc-A-Coe
Even though Chennai is known to be a tricky market for alcohol, Roc-A-Coe brings some of its oldest flavours onto the table through interesting cocktails and plates. Located on NRK Street, it draws much of its menu from the city’s rich food history.
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Date 30.4.2026
L: Nadoo, R: Bare