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October 24, 2026
'Love Guru of Devgarh' book review: The pleasures of a plain tale
Much contemporary short fiction has drifted away from the pleasures of storytelling, offering instead what often read like mood pieces or thinly disguised essays. Aditya Sharma’s 'Love Guru of Devgarh', a collection of twelve stories, is a welcome exception
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October 24, 2026
Feasts and fasts: From Nehru to Modi, what adorned the plates of India’s PMs | ‘The Prime Minister’s Table’ book review
The book by Purabi Shridhar and Sanghita Singh offers a captivating look into the dietary preferences, personal eating habits, and diplomatic banquets of India's leaders from Nehru to Modi
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October 21, 2026
‘The Power of Caring’ review: Why human connection matters more than ever
Conscious caring forms the core of Dr Tony Nader’s insightful book, bridging neuroscience and contemplative awareness to redefine how we connect with others in an increasingly distracted world
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October 01, 2026
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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September 30, 2026
'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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September 19, 2026
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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August 19, 2026
‘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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August 08, 2026
'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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August 07, 2026
'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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August 07, 2026
‘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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August 01, 2026
'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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July 20, 2026
‘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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July 19, 2026
‘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