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Nakul Anand, The Night Manager who never quite checked out | Books and Literature News

Nakul Anand, The Night Manager who never quite checked out | Books and Literature News

5 min readUpdated: Jul 17, 2026 10:43 PM IST There are hoteliers who run hotels, and then there are hoteliers who understand the secret life of a hotel: the choreography behind the curtain, the nervous system beneath the marble, the invisible decisions required before a guest can say, “What a lovely stay.” Nakul Anand belongs to the second tribe. He officially retired from ITC in January 2024, after 45 years with the company. Officially is the operative word. Since then, Anand has behaved less like a man who has checked out and more like a guest granted permanent late checkout. He has invested in Shiftz, become patron-in-chief of FAITH, remained a mentor, and continued speaking about tourism and leadership. Retirement, in his case, appears to be a room category permanently unavailable. Now comes The Night Manager: Memoirs of a Hospitality Student, his second book and a larger offering after Hors D’Oeuvres: Small Bites, Big Flavours. If the earlier book served management wisdom canapé-style, this is the banquet: 278 pages of memory, method and management, plated …

Richa Chadha to Produce Non-fiction Series Based on Travel

Richa Chadha to Produce Non-fiction Series Based on Travel

Actor and producer Richa Chadha is stepping into a new creative space with a non fiction travel and culture series that explores people places and lived stories across India. Known for choosing projects with depth and purpose she is now expanding her storytelling beyond fiction bringing real experiences and cultural discovery to the forefront.   This upcoming project marks Richa’s first venture into non fiction as a creator and producer. The series will offer a vibrant look at Bharat’s cultural diversity traditions and communities while reflecting her keen observation and sensitivity as a storyteller. It also highlights her steady evolution into a multi dimensional creative force. Richa has consistently backed narratives that are bold honest and thought provoking. Her debut production Girls Will Be Girls received international acclaim at several global festivals and set the tone for the kind of stories she wants to tell. With this series she aims to widen that vision by experimenting with format while staying rooted in meaningful content. Speaking about the project Richa Chadha said, “I’ve always believed that …