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Shreya Sen-Handleys Memoirs of My Body exhorts everyone to tell a story about their own body

Of bodies and sexuality

There weren't many such columns around then and Shreya's had a distinctive teasing, humorous voice.

10 April 2018 10:57 PM IST

I have written it to be a compulsive page turner, and I do hope that I have succeeded in doing that, reveals author Rickie Khosla.

Pretty Vile Girl is desi, racy and pacey, says debut author Rickie...

Author shares more about his book and reveals why is it a juicy Indian thriller with elements of Bollywood, politics and...

9 April 2018 9:10 PM IST

Magical forest by Haimanti Mitra Quill and Canvas, Rs 299

A book that helps children befriend animals & birds

The two animals on the cover are the buffalo calves, Bela and Baadal, who are part of the last story, The Gift.

8 April 2018 1:39 AM IST

The Heartfulness Way: Heart-Based Meditations for Spiritual Transformation by Kamlesh D. Patel & Joshua Pollock, Westland, Rs 198.

A treat for those wanting to learn heartfulness

Meditation renews spiritual energy and is a means of building self-control and striking a balance between the spiritual...

8 April 2018 12:52 AM IST

Our Time Has Come: How India is Making Its place in The World By Alyssa Ayres OUP, pp 360 Rs 695.

Acquainting American readers with Asia's third-largest economy

Ayres needs no introduction to those who follow international affairs.

6 April 2018 12:18 AM IST

Journey from the mind to the heart

Journey from the mind to the heart

However, he admits that the knowledge contained in this book is not enough in the path towards spirituality.

4 April 2018 12:54 AM IST

Witty ad venture

A fun tour of the Indian advertising landscape, exploring how ads are both business solutions and an entertaining facet...

4 April 2018 12:54 AM IST

The Fisher of Perch by Tanya Mendonsa, Paper Project, Rs 449.

Sublime poetry with stunning metaphors

As Roy writes, Women, unlike men, are called at their workplace for example, over the missing sock of a child.

1 April 2018 1:30 AM IST

Undying Affinity by Sara Naveed, Penguin Books, Rs 225.

Traditional romance from another era

The boundaries between Zarish and Ahmar's personal and professional relationship dissolves and the result is some...

1 April 2018 1:29 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal with supporters during his India Against Corruption movement days.

You'll come out of it with a dislike for Kejriwal

Kejriwal helped citizens use the RTI as a tool to secure rights and information, meaning such things as rations,...

1 April 2018 1:27 AM IST

Books are always fun

Books are always fun

Designs changed, people dared to experiment with the traditional. Book shelves did not have to be the same brown...

1 April 2018 1:08 AM IST

Shakespeare. (photo: AP)

Workers' plight akin to Shakespeare's tragdies

When Shakespeare died in 1616, 18 of his plays, among them the more famous Shakespeare tragedies died with him.

30 March 2018 1:10 AM IST