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October 25, 2026
‘The next prime minister could be a theocratic autocrat’: Tavleen Singh
Tavleen Singh's novel ‘The Actor’ explores the convergence of cinema and statecraft through the rise of Guruji, a fictional autocratic prime minister who reflects the creeping perils of modern political power
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October 25, 2026
Roy Cohn and Donald Trump: How a ruthless fixer shaped the modern presidency
Roy Cohn served as the ruthless legal fixer and early mentor who instilled the uncompromising doctrine of claiming victory and never admitting defeat into Donald Trump
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October 25, 2026
MOMS review: Shivani Sibal’s new book is more social commentary than pure fiction
Shivani Sibal's MOMS is an incisive social commentary that peels back the glossy facade of the ultra-wealthy through the turbulent life and rigid marriage of Radhika Khanna
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October 19, 2026
Darjeeling Literature Festival to debut in November 2027; ‘Chai and Chapter Trails’ outreach to start this year
The DLF's year-long outreach programme, 'Chai and Chapter Trails', will start in Dec 2026, which will focus on regional writing, translation and the indigenous heritage of the 'Queen of the Hills'
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October 12, 2026
Darjeeling gets ready for a literary celebration beneath the Kanchenjunga
The inaugural Darjeeling Arts and Literature Festival (DALF), scheduled to be held from November 14-20, will feature more than 60 authors, filmmakers and creators across over 50 sessions
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October 11, 2026
‘Our Kind of Games’ book review: A sombre reflection on Kashmir
A.S. Dulat’s latest book follows an intelligence officer whose ambition to save the Valley is met with failure, guilt, and the sombre realities of espionage
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September 13, 2026
The inside story: How diplomacy and grit brought cheetahs back to India
Cheetah reintroduction to India is chronicled in Prashant Agrawal's thrilling book, which details the complex diplomatic mission to organise the translocation of the felines from Namibia
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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 06, 2026
EXCLUSIVE | Jill Biden and the vanishing age of decency
Jill Biden's life and new book, ‘View from the East Wing’, exemplify a steadfast commitment to compassion, decency, and kindness in an era of political vulgarity