Vrushali Samant’s Madness in Mumbai unfolds as a rich and haunting tale set against the backdrop of India’s bustling financial capital. The story charts Monica Suri’s transformation—from a life of material comfort shadowed by emotional emptiness to a path of awakening and…
O. Jungio is an assistant research officer for the Department of Arts and Culture, government of Nagaland. When he is not writing, you can find him noodling on the guitar and the ukelele or cooking up kooky projects for his…
Zenith: Mastering AI for Everyday Life and Work by Dr. Ajay Data serves as an insightful and practical road map for understanding and leveraging artificial intelligence in today’s fast-changing world. With a focus on making complex ideas approachable, the book unpacks…
Sona Bahadur’s An Invitation to Feast offers far more than a simple exploration of India’s iconic cuisine; it stands as a sincere tribute to the country’s vibrant, multifaceted, and continually transforming culinary traditions. In this captivating blend of memoir and…
What begins as an innocent gesture—taking in an old bed gifted by a neighbor—soon unravels into a harrowing descent in The Ferryman, a surprisingly haunting novel that masterfully fuses psychological terror with supernatural elements. The result is a story that grips the reader…
Anuradha Marwah’s Aunties of Vasant Kunj is a brilliantly crafted novel that blends sharp wit, keen social observation, and heartfelt empathy to paint a vivid portrait of middle-class existence in Delhi. Through the lives of three central characters—Shailaja, Nilima (also called Mrs…
About the Book: The Cursed Land of Lustful Women and The Power of Storytelling The Cursed Land of Lustful Women is a devised performance created as part of an art residency. The stories (in the form of a devised text)…
The Sufi Storyteller begins with a bang and then builds up on the hype. Whether the author delivers on the hype is something the reader must decide, but it’s a good book, well-written and well-structured. It tells the story primarily…
At its heart, Flavours of India: Heirloom Recipes from India’s Kitchens is more than a cookbook—it is a lovingly assembled tapestry of culinary memory, ancestral wisdom, and lived tradition. Edited by Neela Kaushik and Shibani Sethi, this anthology serves as both a…
If you are looking for something different to read this weekend, check out The Ferryman by Krishna Kumar. At its heart, The Ferryman is really a deep dive into life, death, and the choices that shape who we are. It delves into…
Aparna Upadhyaya Sanyal’s Instruments of Torture is a collection of stories, each bearing the name of a torture instrument. Through these narratives, the author explores the complexities of human emotions, hidden desires, and psychological wounds, offering a profound look into…
In A Kite of Farewells, Ovungthung Jungio weaves a poignant collection of stories that pulse with nostalgia, sorrow, mystery, and remembrance. Published by Rupa, this debut offering transcends the traditional short story format, emerging as an intimate exploration of the human…