In Search of the Indian Village: Stories and Reports is a compilation of fiction and non-fiction pieces. Featuring literary stalwarts like Ruskin Bond, Mahasweta Devi, Amitava Kumar, and more, this masterpiece takes the readers on a journey into the heart of…
The Thief’s Funeral: The Book Review Anthology of Short Fiction is an anthology of stories penned by various authors. Anthologies, as I’ve come to realise, can be a mixed bag of experiences. Fortunately, The Thief’s Funeral as a whole was as…
Vivekananda: The Philosopher of Freedom by Govind Krishnan V is a comprehensive exploration of Swami’s religious philosophies, thoughts, and ideologies. The book is divided into three sections, with each section exploring various facets of Swami’s life and spiritual journey. According…
In the mesmerizing narrative of “C: A Novel,” Anupama Raju seamlessly blends prose and poetry to craft a tale as intriguing as the title. Darkness and light, depression and desolation, love and heartbreak, hope and despair—all converge in a symphony…
India is a treasure trove of experiences, the more you explore, the more experiences. To Ruskin Bond’s credit, he manages to weave several such experiences together to give the reader a peek into both the simplicity and richness of India’s…
‘Sugar: The Silent Killer’ unravels the unsavoury side of India’s favourite carbohydrate It may be a birthday or a festival or a joyous occasion, but Indian households can’t have enough of sugar. We live in a country where sugar is…
Circa 1998, the Pokhran nuclear tests, and Amartya Sen winning the Nobel Prize in economics were among the key events that hit the headlines in India that year. What many don’t know was that the same year, the Indian government…
As India marks the 75th anniversary of its Independence, history has been a timely reminder of the cost paid by the previous generations for the said freedom. From Mahatma Gandhi to BR Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh, many names have contributed…
For most of us, Jagdish Chandra Bose is a name often seen in biology textbooks. Bose is most notably known for establishing that plant tissues respond to various stimuli, thereby drawing a parallel between the physiology of plant and animal…
Book Blurb: Sweets play a central role in all festivals and celebrations of India and every part of the country has special desserts that are prepared in specific ways. In The Sweet Kitchen: Tales and Recipes of India’s Favourite Desserts,…
Book Name: Shadows of the Past Author: Jeena R. Papaadi Genre: Fiction Publisher: Wordit Content Design & Editing Services Rating: 3.9/5 Book Blurb: A wise person once said, “Coincidences do happen, that’s why they have a name.” Sometimes these coincidences stop…
Book Name: India: The Last Superpower Author: Hiroshi Hirabayashi Translator: Prem Motwani Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Aleph Rating: 4/5 Book Blurb: In India: The last superpower, the former ambassador of Japan to India, Hiroshi Hirabayashi, presents a portrait of India as…