Books
Book Review | White is might in opium memoir that unmasks Britain, America
In Smoke and Ashes, his new book of nonfiction, Ghosh returns to opium.
Book Review | 3 generations of family grapple with curse
Nothing in this novel sets off a yawn because we meet people from all walks of life.
Book Review | Lurid and bloated historical epic does not stand test of time
The story serves as a mirror to the careful reader, offering insights into how people act under pressure, and what makes the difference.
Book Review | A literary thriller parsing corruption and class
Age of Vice is about Ajay, a dalit from an Uttar Pradesh village who is trafficked at the age of eight to work as a servant in the mountains
Book Review | In defence of living things, big and small
The story has a powerful message that renders its effect both long-lasting and satisfying.
Book Review | What we don’t talk about when we talk about China
The book is designed to explain China’s past and present in a succinct, step-by-step manner which makes it easy to comprehend.
Book Review | Politician’s debut flags caste in Sikh diaspora
The novel examines ways of configuring human relationships with empathy and kindness.
Book Review | Even nostalgia has its limits in this science fantasy on decades past
Time Shelter is, perhaps, one of the most brilliant books of our time.
Book Review | How to rehumanise the workplace in the era of cyborgs
The fear is, machines could become sentient in the not-too-distant future.
Book Review | When Oman ruled Indian Ocean and how Dar es Salaam copied Bombay
This book is an important contribution for those who want to understand slave trade in the Indian Ocean.