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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 06, 2026
‘We’re all storytellers’: Shobha Tharoor on India, inheritance and the universality of stories
From growing up in a family where newspapers, books and word games were a way of life to writing for children and adults, Shobha Tharoor sees storytelling as a bridge between cultures, generations and lives
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September 21, 2026
'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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September 10, 2026
Book-to-screen adaptations: A catalyst for reading or a substitute?
This year has seen numerous successful book-to-film adaptations. While not every adaptation is universally discussed, the overall trend highlights novels as a continuous source for filmmakers seeking compelling narratives and characters
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September 04, 2026
HarperCollins to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir 'Belonging' after row with Penguin India
Sonia Gandhi's highly anticipated memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' is set to be published by HarperCollins India in November 2026
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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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July 01, 2026
‘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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June 05, 2026
Remembering Marjane Satrapi: Art, resistance, and love
Satrapi used her art to express anger and resentment towards injustices, transforming her experiences into a "universal fable" recognised for its tenderness and irony.
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May 20, 2026
S. Hareesh and Jayasree Kalathil interview: Reimagining an independent Travancore in new book 'August 17'
Blending fictional characters with historical figures such as Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, the novel moves beyond historical fiction into an exploration of storytelling itself, and how stories shape nations, politics, and collective memory
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May 13, 2026
'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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April 16, 2026
'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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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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April 01, 2026
'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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March 27, 2026
Anirudh Tewari's ‘Contemplations of Ram Sewak’: Bridging ancient wisdom and modern life
'Contemplations of Ram Sewak' by Anirudh Tewari delves into the shared philosophical wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramcharitmanas, offering reflective essays that connect ancient teachings to contemporary life