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The Indian Conservative by Jaithirth Rao Juggernaut pp270.

Conservatives can co-opt the new Indian aesthetic

Let me state the basic orientalist premises. Indian sculpture lacked classical simplicity.

25 Oct 2019 2:18 AM IST

By Dr Muhammad Abdul Nayeem., Publisher: Hyderabad Publisher, Pp.210, Rs 2000.

One for the bibliophiles!

Safavid Iran and the Deccan Sultanates is a must read for those enthusiasts who are fanatics of the rich Deccan...

24 Oct 2019 1:10 AM IST

By Dr. Paras, Publisher: Self Published, Pp.100, Rs 1400.

A Mindful Solution!

Here is a book that can help put you back on track and make you appreciate your life better.

24 Oct 2019 1:07 AM IST

Good Economics for Hard Times : Better Answers to Our Biggest Problems by Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo Juggernaut, Rs 699

Why it makes sense to put stock in good economics

We don't for a moment believe that when economists and the public have different views, the economists are always right.

20 Oct 2019 6:51 AM IST

Shopping has moved online, now more eco-conscious

Sophie shares with Sucheta Dasgupta how the activity of shopping has changed in the West over the past two decades.

20 Oct 2019 3:43 AM IST

Dust Under Her Feet by Sharbari Zohra Ahmed Westland, Rs 599

A magical portrait of colonial Calcutta and an unlikely lovestory

Yasmine stood at the front, looking over the reservations.

20 Oct 2019 3:36 AM IST

Alf Layla and his flying carpet

Lesson of Arabian Nights: Your life hangs by a story

Storytelling stresses the commonality among epics the world over, of gods who intervene in human affairs and even take...

18 Oct 2019 1:36 AM IST

Kashmirs untold story declassified, by iqbal chand malhotra and maroof raza Bloomsbury pp 202; Rs 499.

British made sure India lost Gilgit, PoK

On China, Nehru, along with India's second defence minister, V.K. Krishna Menon, made another huge mess.

18 Oct 2019 1:33 AM IST

One Hell of a story

Unni's portrayals are a clear reflection of his deep connection with his roots.

17 Oct 2019 3:25 AM IST

A novel expression of magic

A lot of challenges came Anand's way, and a lack of satisfaction with her initial drafts was a major one.

17 Oct 2019 3:22 AM IST

Pakistan: The Balochistan Conundrum By Tilak Devasher ICWA & HarperCollins pp 356; Rs 899

Where insurgency has endured in Pakistan

Balochistan's accession to Pakistan is as controversial as that of J&K; in fact, even more so.

11 Oct 2019 5:46 AM IST

Intercourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook by Martha Hopkins and Randall Lockbridge Terrace pp 144; Â£24.95

Of eclectic tastes, creativity and a vicarious feast

Food and literature, or more specifically literary food writing and design are a sub-genre that has always held a...

11 Oct 2019 1:11 AM IST