From divine art to deep philosophy: Exploring the enduring legacy of M. T. V. Acharya

From divine art to deep philosophy: Exploring the enduring legacy of M. T. V. Acharya

In his new book, 'The Divine Art of M. T. V. Acharya', renowned photographer Sridhara Tumari pays a rich tribute to the artistic genius by compiling all his great works

By Vinod V K
'Memes for Mummyji' book review: A smart, satirical insightful mirror to India’s post-smartphone behaviour

'Memes for Mummyji' book review: A smart, satirical insightful mirror to India’s post-smartphone behaviour

Santosh Desai points out how the smartphone didn't just change our habits - it redesigned the whole use manual for being Indian

By Kundanika Nanda
‘Kolkata Crimes’ book review: The 8th addition to the crime series is ‘well worth the effort’

‘Kolkata Crimes’ book review: The 8th addition to the crime series is ‘well worth the effort’

Krishnan Srinivasan’s ‘Kolkata Crimes’ is a set of 7 detective tales full of suspense, intrigue and mystery, which unfold mainly in the erstwhile city of Calcutta

By Aftab Seth
'Ghosted' review: A trip through Delhi’s haunted corners

'Ghosted' review: A trip through Delhi’s haunted corners

In his new book, Eric Chopra taps into the enduring appetite for the other world – inhabited by ghosts and djinns

By Shubhangi Shah
'The Enforcer' review: A unique portrait of the cop who dismantled UP’s crime machine

'The Enforcer' review: A unique portrait of the cop who dismantled UP’s crime machine

In writing about Prashant Kumar, journalist Anirudhya Mitra tries to grasp the person beneath one of India’s most-debated police chapters

By Kanu Sarda
‘Fortune Seekers’ review: A deep dive into Nattukottai Chettiars' business empire

‘Fortune Seekers’ review: A deep dive into Nattukottai Chettiars' business empire

Nattukottai Chettiars’ business history is vividly detailed in "Fortune Seekers" by Raman Mahadevan, chronicling this Tamil community's remarkable ascent from humble origins to dominate Southeast Asian commerce

By Lakshmi Subramanian
'Power and Purpose' offers a glimpse into 75 pivotal moments in India's foreign policy since Independence

'Power and Purpose' offers a glimpse into 75 pivotal moments in India's foreign policy since Independence

'Power and Purpose: Rediscovering Indian Foreign Policy in Amrit Kaal' by Harsh V Pant and Anant Singh Mann divides the Indian foreign policy in its entirety from the time of Independence in 1947 to present times into four distinct ‘waves’

By TheWeek Correspondent
‘Commanded by Destiny—A General’s Rise from Soldier to Statesman’ review: Chronicling Indian Army's transition since 1947

‘Commanded by Destiny—A General’s Rise from Soldier to Statesman’ review: Chronicling Indian Army's transition since 1947

The book looks at the remarkable and often overlooked transition of the Indian military after 1947, from British allegiance to the Indian tricolour

By TheWeek Correspondent
'Invisible in Plain Sight' takes readers through the psychological landscape of Kamathipura

'Invisible in Plain Sight' takes readers through the psychological landscape of Kamathipura

Written by Swati Pandey, a senior bureaucrat who entered Kamathipura as Postmaster General of Mumbai, the book blurs the boundaries between the official and the personal, the observer and the participant, the state and the street

By Pooja Biraia
'Crooked Plow' review: Itamar Vieira Junior decodes subaltern faith, resistance in a sea of misery

'Crooked Plow' review: Itamar Vieira Junior decodes subaltern faith, resistance in a sea of misery

'Crooked Plow' is the story of the struggles and misery of subsistence farmers in the rural areas of Bahia, northeastern Brazil—poor in development, but rich in culture

By R. Viswanathan
'Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America' review: Uncovering Britain's deep influence in South America

'Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America' review: Uncovering Britain's deep influence in South America

The book by Shafik Meghji explores Britain's profound, multifaceted influence across Latin America—from the slave trade and independence wars to railways, football, and political interventions

By R. Viswanathan
Book review: P. Sesh Kumar's books offer insider look at India's CAG

Book review: P. Sesh Kumar's books offer insider look at India's CAG

Former IAAS officer P. Sesh Kumar combines professional insight with candid reflections on the strengths and shortcomings of India’s top audit body

By Pratul Sharma
‘Notes from Willingdon Island’ book review: A deep dive into Kerala's port transformation and economic vision

‘Notes from Willingdon Island’ book review: A deep dive into Kerala's port transformation and economic vision

N. Ramachandran’s ‘Notes from Willingdon Island’ explores Cochin Port Trust's transformation and highlights the structural hurdles still holding Kerala back

By Anirudha Karindalam
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