Selected Poems by Kiriti SenguptaPublished by Transcendent Zero Press (Houston, TX)Hardback | Page: 228 | INR 750 August 2025ISBN-13: 978-1946460660 Reviewed ByMohar DaschaudhuriProfessor, Centre for French and Francophone StudiesSchool of LanguagesJNU, New Delhi Poet, translator, editor and publisher, Kiriti Sengupta dons many hats.…
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆(4 /5 stars) Introduction Grief rarely follows a straight path; it loops back unexpectedly, revisits uninvited, and alters the way memories are held and stories are told. While some authors try to impose order on this experience by crafting…
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5 /5 stars) Introduction Ipsita Chakravarty’s Dapaan: Tales from Kashmir’s Conflict weaves together reportage and narrative to immerse readers in the everyday realities of Kashmir. The title itself, taken from the Kashmiri word dapaan—“it is said”—captures the uncertainty of rumour, half-truths, and…
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5 stars) Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew’s debut novel, The Remnants of Rebellion, is both a sweeping family saga and a profound exploration of Kerala’s socio-political past. Spanning generations, it meditates on memory, inheritance, and the reverberations of revolt that endure…
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Hindu Mysticism offers an illuminating journey into one of the richest spiritual traditions in the world, delving into its philosophical roots, historical trajectory, and lived reality. The book examines how Hindu mystics perceive ultimate truth, experience union with…
Debendra Mohanta’s Bullock Cart to Business: Memoirs of an Odisha Boy is not just another flashy rags-to-riches story—it’s a down-to-earth account of what it was actually like to grow up in rural Odisha. Mohanta’s earliest memories are of driving bullock…
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Introduction In Nocturne Pondicherry, Ari Gautier offers a haunting, poetic meditation on a city caught between fading colonial shadows and contemporary disarray. Pondicherry—once a proud French settlement—is not merely a setting in this collection but a living, breathing…
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Introduction In Will India Get Rich Before It Turns 100?, veteran journalist and editor Prosenjit Datta presents a sharply analytical and empirically grounded assessment of India’s economic trajectory. While political discourse celebrates the promise of “Amrit Kaal” and…
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) A Reflective Journey Through Independent India Gopalkrishna Gandhi’s The Undying Light is not a conventional chronicle of post-Independence India. Instead, it serves as a deeply personal, morally reflective exploration of the nation’s journey, woven through recollection, keen observation, inherited…
Published by Rupa Publications, 2025 | 260+ pages In Healing Revolution, Ram K. Sharma crafts a thoughtful and accessible handbook on natural healing, drawing deeply from the time-tested traditions of Ayurveda, yoga, and mindful living. Far more than just a…
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…
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…