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Ever since the first of his 12 books, 22 years ago, Phillips has been trying, with unusual seriousness and concentration, to rewrite English literature by filling in the gaps, the black holes, in the country's official story of itself. In The Nature of Blood, for example, he gave us...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Black and Blue | 9/19/2007 | See Source »

According to local political observers, the departure of Galluccio and Sullivan could benefit David P. Maher—a former city councillor currently filling the vacancy created by Sullivan’s resignation—and Edward J. Sullivan, the cousin of the current councillor.

Author: By Paras D. Bhayani and Nicholas K. Tabor, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Third Time's the Charm | 9/12/2007 | See Source »

By now, everyone knows that Toronto - TIFF, for short - marks the opening of the movie-awards season. Or the serious-film season, which has become the same thing. With blockbusters and buddy comedies filling most of the multiplex screens, movies with a slower pulse and a higher IQ almost have...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Movie Lust, Toronto-Style | 9/8/2007 | See Source »

"Ten rupees only," Bhola Ram declares solemnly, "special price for you." As I fish in my pockets for the equivalent of 25 cents that my meal will cost, he deftly smashes two kachoris - deep fried dumplings with a spicy potato filling - onto a paper plate. Next comes a dash of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: No Free Lunch, But Don't Touch Our 25-cent Meal | 9/5/2007 | See Source »

Since there was no electricity or refrigerators to keep perishables fresh, Maponya opened a distribution system with 100 bicycle delivery boys, who hauled milk to the families of Soweto exactly when they needed it. The dairy grew to a general provisions shop and, despite police raids and a constant battle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Retail Renegade: Richard Maponya | 8/29/2007 | See Source »

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