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

With the weather at its pleasant best, January calls for relaxed luncheons and open-air evenings. Pick from our curated list of breezy eateries and bars