'China’s Wars' Review: Vijay Gokhale explains Beijing's strategic military mindset

'China’s Wars' Review: Vijay Gokhale explains Beijing's strategic military mindset

Chinese military strategy is deeply steeped in its politics. Mao Tse Tung’s dictum that ‘war is politics with bloodshed’ will find strong resonance here

By Sanjib Kr Baruah
‘Even If We Win the World, What Then?' Review: Why success alone isn’t fulfilment

‘Even If We Win the World, What Then?' Review: Why success alone isn’t fulfilment

‘Even If We Win the World, What Then?' is a meaningful, accessible, and reflective exploration of success and purpose that lingers in the mind even after the final page

By Sachin Jose
'America, América: A New History of the New World' review: A sweeping history of power

'America, América: A New History of the New World' review: A sweeping history of power

Grandin has dug up history deep and come out with a number of interesting anecdotes and vignettes of the US-Latin America interactions

By R. Viswanathan
'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv' book review: The Gaza catalyst in the West Asian crisis

'Between Tehran and Tel Aviv' book review: The Gaza catalyst in the West Asian crisis

Originally intended to focus on Palestine, the book ends up being currently relevant by tracing the seeds of the Israel/US-Iran conflict to the killing fields of Gaza

By R Prasannan
'My Dead Flowers' book review: Buku Sarkar’s poetic journey across cities and selves

'My Dead Flowers' book review: Buku Sarkar’s poetic journey across cities and selves

Buku Sarkar's poetry collection, 'My Dead Flowers,' published by HarperCollins India, is a poignant exploration of love, vulnerability, and introspection

By Shubhangi Shah
‘The Courtesan, Her Lover and I’ book review: From Rampur, with love

‘The Courtesan, Her Lover and I’ book review: From Rampur, with love

What has drawn writers and poets to the character of the 'tawaif' (courtesan) is the paradox—they sell intimacy on one hand, while yearning for 'real' love on the other

By Shubhangi Shah
'Table for Four' book review: Mapping Delhi’s culinary memory through friendship and flavour

'Table for Four' book review: Mapping Delhi’s culinary memory through friendship and flavour

'Table for Four' reminds us that the story of a city is often best told not through monuments or maps, but through meals shared over time

By Bharti Dhami
'Lula!: The Man, The Myth and a Dream of Latin America' review: Unpacking the extraordinary life of Lula da Silva

'Lula!: The Man, The Myth and a Dream of Latin America' review: Unpacking the extraordinary life of Lula da Silva

The book traces Lula's journey from a humble background to leading Brazil for a third time, highlighting his evolution from a trade unionist to a pragmatic leader who has navigated complex political landscapes and economic challenges

By R. Viswanathan
'On the Future of Species' book review: AI in biological engineering — A twin-edged knife

'On the Future of Species' book review: AI in biological engineering — A twin-edged knife

Adrian Woolfson's book charts through much of what has happened so far in science and genome engineering, leading readers to a breathtaking view of what may be possible in the future

By Anuja Susan Varghese
‘The Unbecoming’ book review: A familiar spiritual quest gets a contemporary spin

‘The Unbecoming’ book review: A familiar spiritual quest gets a contemporary spin

'The Unbecoming', written by Kartikeya Vajpai, presents a contemporary spin on the tales of Siddharthas who have walked the path of 'unbecoming'

By Shubhangi Shah
‘Customer Service Edge’ book review: Closing the gap between customer service promises and delivery

‘Customer Service Edge’ book review: Closing the gap between customer service promises and delivery

Gopal K. Gureja’s latest work draws on extensive empirical research and decades of professional experience

By Aayushi Negi
'Indian Aircraft Industry' review: A deep dive into India's aerospace journey

'Indian Aircraft Industry' review: A deep dive into India's aerospace journey

The book delves into the complexities of India's aircraft manufacturing industry, highlighting past missed opportunities and future potential

By K. Sunil Thomas
‘Glocal Terror in South Asia’ Review: The long shadow of Afghanistan’s tragedy and geopolitics

‘Glocal Terror in South Asia’ Review: The long shadow of Afghanistan’s tragedy and geopolitics

In her book, retired IPS officer Anju Gupta shines light on “glocal” terror — an intersection of local and global issues, of local militant networks and global jihadist movements

By Shubhangi Shah
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