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Pakistani policemen outside the Abbottabad building where Osama bin Laden was killed by US special forces in May 2011.

A praetorian Pakistan: What the future holds

Reimagining Pakistan makes a strong call on Pakistan to end its march to folly.

4 May 2018 12:56 AM IST

There are characters for whom I have to do a lot of work and development, but Zarin was surprisingly easy to write, even though she was different from me in personality.

Teenage ambition, angst and alienation

The debutant author talks about her book and more.

2 May 2018 12:29 AM IST

The Pataala Prophecy Son of Bhrigu by Christopher C. Doyle Westland Books pp. 358, Rs 399

On wings of fantasy

A fantasy thriller connecting the past and present with a blend of mythology, action and suspense.

2 May 2018 12:28 AM IST

Secret Sauce - Inspiring stories of great Indian restaurants by Priya Bala & Jayanth Narayanan, Harper Collins india, Rs 599

Iconic Indian restaurants' recipe for success

The book showcases many dishes that have become part of our vocabulary like Chicken Manchurian and Chicken 65.

29 April 2018 1:23 AM IST

Stories from Saratchandra: Innocence and Reality by Saratchandra Chattopadhyay translated by Anindita Mukhopadhyay, Rupa, Rs 295

Poignant stories in old-fashioned style

The first few stories in the book were not what I expected at all. They were amusing...

29 April 2018 1:22 AM IST

Missing: A Novel by Sumana Roy, Aleph, Rs 225

When reality comes wrapped in fiction

The books talks about the modern-day dynamics between a husband-wife relationship but fails to catch the warmth that...

29 April 2018 1:20 AM IST

Dunham with Jenny Zhang

What does your bookshelf say?

Many celebs chose to pose with books this world books day, authors tell us what your reading list Reveals about your...

25 April 2018 12:30 AM IST

Beyond easy characterisations

The search for answers brings the detective face-to-face with an old enemy, and embroils him in new dangers.

25 April 2018 12:13 AM IST

Anand Giridharadas

Justice in our age

David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, interviewed the former FBI director James Comey last week.

25 April 2018 12:13 AM IST

Graphic journey

A graphic novel about a girl's journey to find her roots by the author who was honoured as a champion of change by the...

25 April 2018 12:13 AM IST

Amitabh Pandey with Neelima Dalmia Adhar at the book launch

A Cocktail of love and power

Before venturing into the world of writing, Pandey studied Economics at St. Stephen's College, and Delhi School of...

24 April 2018 12:39 AM IST

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World Book Day: Here's why reading is important, say authors

Authors from across the world share their thoughts on the importance of books and the art of reading.

23 April 2018 4:57 PM IST