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

In the first month of the year, many are trading sobriety for gentle spirits, to celebrate Ginuary, a global movement dedicated to the appreciation of gin. Here are a few curated cocktails to sip on from around town