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May 24, 2026
'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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May 20, 2026
'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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May 06, 2026
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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April 25, 2026
'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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April 25, 2026
‘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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April 21, 2026
'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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April 10, 2026
‘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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March 28, 2026
'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
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March 28, 2026
'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
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March 26, 2026
‘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
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March 16, 2026
'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
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March 11, 2026
‘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
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March 08, 2026
'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
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March 03, 2026
‘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
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February 27, 2026
‘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
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February 25, 2026
‘Stories the Fire Could Not Burn’ review: Hoihnu Hauzel's book on Manipur crisis focuses on human cost of conflict
The book moves beyond political headlines to explore the profound human cost of the conflict, focusing on the loss of home, memory, and the resilience found in telling one's own story
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February 18, 2026
‘Unshackling the Elephant’ review: A blueprint for justice
Anand Prasad provides a profound analysis of the Indian legal system, arguing for daring, structural reforms—from embracing AI to reintroducing economic rationality—to restore public trust and deliver true justice
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February 12, 2026
‘The Robe and the Sword’ book review: An unsettling account of ‘How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia’
Sonia Faleiro’s The Robe and the Sword explores the rise of Buddhist extremism across Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, examining how religion becomes intertwined with nationalism and power
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February 06, 2026
‘The Corpse Collector’ book review: When death sets you free to live
Vinu P and Niyas Kareem’s ‘The Corpse Collector’ is the heart-rending story of a man moulded by his encounters with death
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January 19, 2026
From Indira Gandhi to Bollywood to Gen Z: New book maps past, present and future of sari
‘The Sari Eternal: A Tribute’ by Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri explores the intimate, lifelong relationship between Indian women and the iconic six yards of cloth
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January 10, 2026
‘Under the Scalpel’ book review: A critical view of the current state of India’s medical education
The book connects high-stakes exams like NEET, a shortage of postgraduate seats, and regulatory issues to a systemic crisis affecting students and the quality of healthcare
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December 29, 2025
'One Breath at a Time' book review: One breath, 108 lessons, a lifetime of peace
'One Breath at a Time' takes the reader through 108 distilled lessons, mirroring the 108 worldly desires that Buddhism teaches us to overcome
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December 20, 2025
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
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December 18, 2025
Slow, serious, and unimpressed by noise: What ‘Riding with the Silver Wolf’ gets right— and wrong
In a literary moment obsessed with performance and instant emotion, 'Riding with the Silver Wolf' insists on patience, ethical attention, and social memory, offering powerful political poems even as its lyric restraint occasionally flattens the surprise
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December 18, 2025
'Bha Bha Ba' review: Good mass entertainer spoof, weak revenge story
Dileep and Mohanlal attempt a "Naattu Naattu" but 'Bha Bha Ba' is no 'RRR'. It's more 'Good Bad Ugly' than 'Kammara Sambhavam'. However, it's Dileep's most solid work in nearly a decade
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