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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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'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
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‘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
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'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
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'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
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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
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‘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
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'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
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