Culture
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Bedroom renegade
Shobhaa De’s novels and socialite lifestyle enthrall and infuriate India. Critics call her books trashy, but supporters say she has done much to get a conservative nation talking about sex and feminism.
Voice of a nation
In multi-lingual Switzerland, TV presenter Rainer Maria Salzgeber’s football coverage is a rare unifying experience. He says the sport can help the nation become more tolerant of different cultures.
Media
From the Bavarian Opera's new magazine to a community cinema in Japan, we survey the media landscape. Plus, an update on Indian newspaper Mint and a Q&A with New York art-buying consultants.
Loud and proud
As vocal political battles rage on over the country’s democratisation, Monocle speaks to Turkey’s media stars about the role newspapers have in shaping the nation.
Master Shibatayama
Former Grand Champion sumo wrestler Master Shibatayama chooses a traditional Japanese restaurant in Shinjuku for his Last Meal. He runs a sumo school and is the author of several books on regional sweets.
Culture
Film reviews for Lion's Den and Lebanon, our picks of books and music releases and culture "czar" Robert Bound's column.
Little prints
From a shoestring start, Benjamin Sommerhalder grew his own magazine into Nieves, a small publishing house with a gallery and shop space, kick-starting a modern publishing boom in Zürich.
Observation
Where did the past 36 months go? Our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé surveys the editorial floor on the eve of our third birthday.
Post modern
Like other state-owned mail services, Swiss Post is under pressure from private-sector competition and the internet, but it is not running scared. The firm is transforming itself into a media and technology brand.
