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Vickram E Diwan

A ghostly tale

An intriguing read, Warlock by author Vickram E Diwan traces the roots of Indian tantrik activities that lead to a...

9 May 2019 5:52 AM IST

Ayodhya: City of Faith, City of Discord By Valay Singh Aleph, Rs 499

How a mosque became a temple and besieged a nation

Acharya Narendra Dev lost by 1,000 or so votes to Baba Raghav Das.

5 May 2019 6:20 AM IST

What the Economy Needs Now Edited by Abhijit Banerjee, Gita Gopinath, Raghuram Rajan, Mihir S. Sharma Juggernaut Books pp 224, Rs 599

Ayushman Bharat not enough, focus on primary healthcare

The obvious alternative is to make use of the informal providers who do have access to the patient population.

3 May 2019 1:59 AM IST

At school, teachers have the advantage of dealing with young, formative minds full of inquiry and curiosity.

The quests that bind the teacher and the taught

The impact that great teachers have on their students in schools, colleges and even universities is remarkable.

3 May 2019 1:51 AM IST

The Beauty of the Moment, by Tanaz Bhathena, Penguin Random House pp.360, Rs 399.

Seize the moment

Author of The Beauty of the Moment, Tanaz Bhathena, says her life inspired her to write this book.

2 May 2019 12:06 AM IST

Tune for the Dead: A Detective Dhruv Mystery, by Debashish Irengbam and Anshul Vijayvargiya, HarperCollins India, pp.208, Rs 299

Delving into a thrilling tale

Exploring the genre, authors Anshul Vijayvargiya and Debashish Irengbam have come up with the novel Tune For The Dead: A...

2 May 2019 12:03 AM IST

The Verdict: Decoding Indias Elections By Prannoy Roy & Dorab R. Sopariwala Penguin India, Rs 599

The method in India's election madness

The Verdict is about the process of understanding the process. It's not just about forecasting but also about the why...

28 April 2019 5:18 AM IST

Re-forming India: The Nation Today Edited by Niraja Gopal Jayal Penguin Viking, Rs 799

Post 2014, watching India mutate

The book opens with senior journalist Smita Gupta's detailed account of the PMO under Narendra Modi.

28 April 2019 5:12 AM IST

Though the characters of The Invisible Me are facing lifes own intricacies, a thread of similitude behaviour binds them all.

Medley of fiction and realism

Madhumita Mondal's novel The Invisible Me exemplifies an interesting aspect of humane side and touch upon a vice that...

28 April 2019 2:35 AM IST

Once Upon a Curfew, by Srishti Chaudhary, Publisher #Penguin eBury Press pp.304, Rs 299

What women want

Srishti Chaudhary, author of Once Upon a Curfew, talks about the reasons why she decided to set the novel in the...

28 April 2019 2:34 AM IST

India: The Wrong Transition ByAnand K. Sahay Aakar Books pp 288, Rs 595

To finish Hindu state project, Modi has to return to power

The past five years have been very special for the politico-religious far right in India associated with the country's...

26 April 2019 5:45 AM IST

Beast by Krishna Udayasankar Penguin, Rs 399

Mythological fantasy thriller that is rich in imagery

The story starts with a gruesome triple homicide in a suburb of Mumbai which keeps the Mumbai police force guessing as...

21 April 2019 9:16 PM IST