'August 17' by S. Hareesh review: What if Travancore had stayed independent?
'August 17' is the kind of book that stays with you, not just for its reimagining of history, but for the questions it leaves behind
By Shubhangi Shah April 25, 2026
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'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
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' 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
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
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', 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
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
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
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
'Through A Diplomat’s Lens' book review: Insights into a world in flux and the new international order
Author Sudhir Tukaram Devare recalls in vivid detail the period of disarray in the international order during the early 1990s
By S. Narendra
‘RISE: The Deep Resilience Way’ review: An accessible gateway to weathering the storm of grief
Neena Verma’s latest book offers an empathetic guide on building deep resilience to navigate grief, loss, and adversity through an uncomplicated framework
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil
‘The Alphabets of Africa’ book review: A journey in verse
Abhay K. takes you on a poetic journey through the rich tapestry of Africa in his latest collection
By Esha Sachan