The Gathering returns with an immersive festival that blends fine dining, art, music and creative experimentation, offering curated pop-up culinary experiences by chefs and artistes. After debuting in Delhi last year, the second edition takes place at a city venue next weekend

Today, on Japanese master storyteller Haruki Murakami’s birthday, we reach out to fans from Mumbai to recall their first encounters with his works, and pick their favourite books. From Norwegian Wood to his surreal later works, Murakami’s writing leaves a lasting imprint through mood, magic and introspection