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City of Widows book review: ‘The past is the future’ in this poignant Afghanistan story
The world is cruel. But what's interesting is how Hashimi writes Afghan women's experiences as not specific to them but in the larger context of what women experience in a patriarchal world
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'Massacre Queens' review: How violence, revenge forged the bandit queens of Chambal
‘Massacre Queens’ by Ashwini Bhatnagar centres on the violent history of the Chambal Ravines, retelling the true story of India’s famous bandit queen, Phoolan Devi, and her lesser-known rival, Kusma Nain
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'Chindia' book review: An analysis of trade, trust, and the limits of India-China engagement
Shastri Ramachandaran’s book makes a persuasive argument in defence of the ‘Asian Century’ that will be propelled by New Delhi and Beijing, providing rare insights from an insider’s view of China
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BOOK REVIEW | ‘Pathbreakers’ humanises India’s visionary icons through their personal journeys
‘Pathbreakers: How 10 Visionary Leaders Transformed India’, by Sucheta Dalal and Debashis Basu, offers an intimate look into the lives of prominent Indian figures like Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, and Amitabh Bachchan
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BOOK EXCERPT | A new political star is born and a ‘Guruji’ who won’t let go of power
An excerpt from ‘The Actor’ (HarperCollins India) by Tavleen Singh
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Arvinder Singh's book offers a nuanced look at Jayaprakash Narayan
A new book by Arvindar Singh offers a balanced perspective on the life and legacy of Jayaprakash Narayan
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‘Yesteryear’ book review: Unraveling the absolute adherence to tradwife identity
What happens when the woman selling the fantasy of the perfect traditional life is forced actually to live it? Caro Claire Burke6s latest work explores this
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'30 Timeless Compositions of Carnatic Music' review: A masterclass in mindful listening
With a conversational yet sophisticated intellect, Vidya Bhavani Suresh seeks to bridge the chasm between the casual listener and an art form often perceived as hermetically sealed
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'The School-Gate Kidnapping' book review: When Shakira meets Sherlock Holmes, the sparks will fly
In The School-Gate Kidnapping, we have a familiar combo to savour. It’s the well-beloved Sherlock Holmes partnering the equally beloved (for different reasons) Shakira, and all you need to do is just sit back and wait for the popcorn to pop
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‘Humans First, Machines Second’ review: A refreshing take on AI in workplace
Using anecdotes from his career, Vineet Nayar argues that technology works best when it serves people, amplifying an organisation’s existing culture rather than replacing its human core
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'Vinod Rai – Essence and Times' review: An inspiring collector's item
This is a visually captivating coffee table book by B.S. Chauhan detailing the life of India's 11th CAG
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'Advantage India' Book Review: Anil K. Antony's vision for India's global ascendancy
One of the more interesting themes of Advantage India by Anil K. Antony, the BJP's national secretary and spokesperson, is its attempt to connect India's civilisational traditions with its geopolitical ambitions
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‘Bullet Nani’ book review: Ode to India's fierce grandmas is warm, powerful, inspiring
Jasreen Mayal Khanna's latest book is a heartfelt tribute to formidable women who demonstrate that adventure knows no age limit, weaving warmth, humor, and sincerity throughout its narratives
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‘Shabd Uthaan Sur Tihai’ review: Untold episodes from the lives of classical musicians
It is no easy task to capture in words the struggles, self-respect and unspoken rhythms of the lives of Indian classical musicians through unusual reminiscences and true stories
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‘Uma Kapoor vs the Universe’ review: The novel every family should read about puberty, menopause
‘Uma Kapoor vs the Universe’ is a compassionate coming-of-age novel that honestly portrays a young girl's journey through puberty alongside her mother's experience with perimenopause, emphasising how open communication and empathy can bridge generational divides within a family
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‘1 More Than 8’ review: On humanity in nine shades
In ‘1 More Than 8’, the author chooses to drag out the nine emotions into the vicissitudes of ordinary life, rather than keeping them hidden behind tough concepts and verbose language
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Dr Sandeep Shastri's 'Learning Across Continents': A memoir of scholarship, travel and reflection
The book recounts the author's journey through higher education, public life and international academic engagement
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‘Socrates: The Barefoot Philosopher’ book review: Vijay Tankha paints a nuanced portrait of the unyielding questioner
In Vijay Tankha's latest book, the Greek philosophy scholar unpacks the Socratic method, and more...
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'The Complex' book review: Karan Mahajan's latest is a masterclass in human psyche, its complexes and desires
Karan Mahajan's novel 'The Complex' explores the destructive psychological dynamics of a large Delhi family living in close quarters, dominated by the legacy of their deceased patriarch, S.P. Chopra
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‘Margherita’ review: M.P. Lipin Raj’s book is an exploration of identity, power
Set in Assam’s coal town landscape, the novel examines themes of genetic superiority, media narratives and emerging technologies
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'Whispers Of The Wild' book review: Life lessons from the wild
What makes Whispers of the Wild different from others in its genre, is its obvious honesty
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'América del Norte' review: The unfinished search for Mexican identity
The novel “América del Norte” by Mexican writer Nicolas Medina Moro is an intellectual exploration of Mexican identity as part of North America, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the United States
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'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
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'Indonesia: The Beautiful Archipelago' review: An Indian lens on post-independence Indonesia
At the core of ex-Ambassador Aftab Seth's book is the melding together of a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society during the 8 decades since Indonesia’s independence
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Sanjoy K. Roy's ‘There's a Ghost in My Room’: A delightful blend of culture and the supernatural
Beach parties, Himalayan treks, river rafting… this book has it all
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