books and art
Book Review: Vinaya Bhagat’s The Trickster is a gripping tale of the fear of unknown
Vinaya Bhagat’s The Trickster takes readers on ride between realms of known, and unknown, merging myth with folklore and reality and crime.
Man Booker Prize 2018: Longlist sees graphic novel for first time in award history
Sabrina, by US author Nick Drnaso, is about a vanished young woman and the 24-hour aftermath.
The Mogul explores a little gap in the legal system, says author Vish Dhamija
Dhamija’s whodunit looks into Indian judicial process and lays bare fact that because one is not guilty, does not mean they are innocent.
Guardians of the Blue Lotus is journey of love, lust, spirituality: Anita Shirodkar
Out with the second instalment of her trilogy, Sitanshu sees a newly minted warrior discover the path to his own destiny.
Grace is all about celebrating life's victory over battles of heart, says debut author Supreeta Singh
Novel touches upon human psychology, but above all remains testament of affections, affectations and a journey that simply goes on.
Penguin Random House India acquires Hind Pocket Books
Established in 1958, highly regarded Hind Pocket Books are considered as pioneers in publishing Hindi and Urdu paperbacks in India.
British street artist Banksy attacks France's crackdown on migrants through murals
None of the works were signed (as has been Banksy’s recent trend), but experts opine they appear genuine.
Siddharth Dhanvant Sanghvi announces launch of new book The Rabbit and the Squirrel
Published by Penguin Random House India, the book is a story of an unlikely friendship between a penniless bunny and an heiress squirrel.
Transit Lounge: A techie’s account of travelling to 30 countries
In conversation, author Sunil Mishra talks about the book, and talks about how travelling as an overall experience, has changed over years.
Retelling history: Walking with the warrior-king Samudragupta
Yoddha, according to author Rajat Pillai is a ‘saga on the human condition and how true leaders emerge out of extreme adversity.’