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Ranjona Banerji | How atavism became ideology and Hindutva ambushed India
'Our Hindu Rashtra' is more a presentation of our recent history from the perspective of democracy
28 Feb 2021 4:09 AM
Clever treatise marries economics, storytelling
Dr Sudipta Sarangi weaves anecdotes and economic incidents with fascinating studies in her book The Economics of Small Things
21 Feb 2021 4:15 AM
‘India’s diversity a fact of life that can’t be wished away’
The book is a recollection from memory, says Hamid Ansari on his autobiography
07 Feb 2021 12:45 PM
The suicide attempt: ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is the story of our lives’
It was while this movie shooting Guru Dutt and Geeta had grown further apart
07 Feb 2021 12:42 PM
Book REVIEW | Privilege-bound but absorbing study of rural Sri Lanka
A deeply absorbing novel of the old school, Beautiful Place is strongest when it portrays the worlds that the author is familiar with
07 Feb 2021 12:38 PM
That ‘Aladdin’s cave’ feeling
The book is a testament to the power and to the joy of reading
31 Jan 2021 12:14 AM
Exposing the Yes Bank crisis
Pavan C. Lall’s latest book, Yes Man: The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor, is a thrilling account of the rise and fall of Rana Kapoor
27 Jan 2021 5:40 PM
Join the dots to find the answer
Ever been at a crossroads and wondered how to proceed? Joining the dots with the aid of a self-help book could be the answer!
20 Jan 2021 3:00 PM
A behind-the-scenes look into the mad ad world
The novel based on the advertising world was produced in a unique way, making it a World Record contender
20 Jan 2021 12:27 PM
Book REVIEW | A middle-aged writer navigates an alt-right world
Red Pill is a novel for our times—it captures the anxiety of ordinary citizens over growing racism and nationalism
17 Jan 2021 10:58 AM
Book REVIEW | A captain’s frank perspective on an unjust and devious war
A Ridge Too Far is a catchy but apt title reminiscent of A Bridge Too Far authored by Cornelius Ryan and made into a movie
17 Jan 2021 9:37 AM
Book REVIEW | What happens to women in a matriarchy, and other secrets
Mouthwatering descriptions of food have become a requisite for such novels but Gazi adds a twist to her descriptions
17 Jan 2021 8:03 AM
Top 10 Indian Best Selling Books: Fiction and Non Fiction
Ultimate guide for book lovers
07 Jan 2021 4:14 AM
BOOK REVIEW | What are the books we are excited about in 2021?
So many frills, thrills and spills! Reading good literature will help survive this pandemic
03 Jan 2021 4:53 AM
Book REVIEW | The importance of being earnest in a villainish and banal world
The Impeccable Integrity of Ruby R. is not a political novel. It’s a novel set in politics, but it’s about Ruby and no one else.
20 Dec 2020 8:21 AM
Book REVIEW | A maverick cop’s gripping autobiography
The heart of the book is gripping not on account of any juicy, lazy gossip about key people
20 Dec 2020 7:41 AM
‘Even forthright women can be submissive’
Around the time she asked me to translate her book we had grown quite close, without really realising it - Shahana Raza
06 Dec 2020 10:52 AM
Book REVIEW | How Mowgli grew up, grew old and loved his mothers
The book chronicles Daniel’s journey in life, from the jungle to civilisation, from childhood till his sixties
06 Dec 2020 10:03 AM
Book REVIEW | Will social distances widen or reduce in a post-Covid world?
Serious Men by Manu Joseph is about a pair of opposites: a brahmin scientist, Arvind Acharya, and his dalit assistant, Ayyan Mani
06 Dec 2020 9:20 AM
Book REVIEW | The good doctor’s submissions
The book’s many, well-researched papers dealt with the larger issue of the state of healthcare in India
06 Dec 2020 9:16 AM
Columns
Economic woes, agrarian discontent, and regional dynamics may pose hurdles for BJP's electoral prospects.
The Middle East conflict is complex, with Iran and Israel adopting strategies to neutralize each other
Supreme Court overturns Rs 8,000 crore award, citing miscarriage of justice; DMRC absolved from exorbitant payment
Opposition gains ground as President Yoon faces domestic discontent and foreign policy complexities