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Novoneel Chakraborty

An ode to women

Novoneel Chakraborty talks about his autobiographical novel Half Torn Hearts.

21 March 2019 1:49 AM IST

Ayodhya: City of Faith, City of Discord by Valay Singh Aleph Book Company, Rs 799

Embattled Ayodhya's syncretic past

There is little in Singh's book by way of clues to the committee in its effort at solving the complex communal puzzle.

17 March 2019 5:39 AM IST

Healing Scars through her prose

Healing Scars through her prose

A visit to a burns wards led Ria Sharma on the path to helping survivors, and writing this debut book.

13 March 2019 12:21 AM IST

Vivaan Shah's method to the mystery

Actor and author Vivaan Shah's debut book Living Hell is a murder mystery set in the suburbs of Bombay.

13 March 2019 12:13 AM IST

The Fire Burns Blue: A History of Womens Cricket in India by Karunya Keshav and Sidhanta Patnaik Westland, Rs 799

The rise and rise of the women in blue

Creditably, the book is not just documentation of matches, statistics and players but also provides many sociological...

10 March 2019 5:41 AM IST

Philosopher Isaiah Berlin, who helped publish Pasternaks greatest work.

When Dr Zhivago was smuggled out of Russia

In reality, the book was Berlin's critique of Tolstoy and his view of history.

8 March 2019 12:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)

Why democracy is still thriving in India though it may be in retreat...

For some political analysts, there is something inherently dysfunctional in the way Indian voters keep flipping...

8 March 2019 12:21 AM IST

Anand Neelakantan

Of epic proportions

Shakespearean in its tragic depth and explorative in its sweep, Vanara gives voice to the greatest warrior in the...

7 March 2019 1:06 AM IST

Peering into trauma

Peer'ing into trauma

Creative mind Sadiqa Peerbhoy's book explores past hurt & its relevance in life.

7 March 2019 1:06 AM IST

Boring fantasy struggles to come of age

Boring fantasy struggles to come of age

All is well with Shui or as well as life can be for a teenager when a new girl joins the school.

3 March 2019 2:15 AM IST

A high street in England where chance encounters sometimes have the potential of changing lives.

Shopaholic' back as fix-it-aholic in a witty, meet-cute family tale

Treading lightly, the popular novelist returns with an engaging read about how a young woman finds confidence, love and...

1 March 2019 12:05 AM IST

Author Tony Joseph gets candid about his book and shares some extremely interesting insights on the germination of the idea that spurred this exploration.

Early Indians on hindsight

The Harappan Civilisation had been a mystery in my mind ever since my student days.

27 Feb 2019 1:25 AM IST