In this age of hyper-information, parenting is much like tap-dancing in a minefield. There was a time when parents had nothing to draw from except for their experiences with their own parents. But today, there is information overload and conflicting…
It is tragic that we get old too soon and wise up to life too late. There’s so much we could—and should—have done to get to this point in better shape. The question is: what should we do now? But…
From the diary of veteran political journalist, Kumkum Chadha, The Marigold Story: Indira Gandhi & Others unravels the hitherto unknown aspects of eleven men and women who remain a significant part of India’s history. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi hated the marigold flower,…
A page turner that begins with a murder and travels through the murky by-lanes of Delhi’s property wars and offers an unusual view of the fast lives of Delhi’s rich and famous. Bon vivant Charlie Seth, a privileged denizen of…
Award-winning novelist and journalist, Mirza Waheed’s new novel, will release on 22 Jan 2018 ‘You see, Sara, it had to happen … I couldn’t have prevented it, could I? It could have been anyone, and it was me. It had…
A book by India’s Principal Economic Advisor; a collection of essays which talk about the changes in India – its history, culture, cities and economics. Economist, environmentalist and urban theorist Sanjeev Sanyal brings the deftness of a polymath to explore…
Book Name: The Best of Tall Tales: True Stories from India’s Longest Running Storytelling Series Editor: Michael Burns Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Rupa Rating: 5/5 Book Blurb: The Best of Tall Tales is a collection of first-person, non-fiction short stories curated…
Book Name: Ganga: The Constant Goddess Author: Anuja Chandramouli Publisher: Rupa Genre: Fiction Rating: 5/5 Book Blurb: Believed to be the liquid manifestation of Shakti and the nurturer of the three worlds with her life-sustaining waters, Goddess Ganga is the…
Book Name: Ashok and the Nine Unknown Author: Anshul Dupare Publisher: Rupa Genre: Fiction Rating: 5/5 Book Blurb: You know what, the best revenge will be watching you failing to achieve your dreams. Do what you can, Ashok. The game…
Author: Uma Prasad Thapliyal Publisher: Rupa Genre: Non- fiction Rating: 4.8/5 Book Blurb: This book covers all major aspects of the military history of India, including the organizational and operational dimensions. Beginning with ad 1600, it examines the role of…
Book Name: Chanakya in the Classroom Author: Radhakrishnan Pillai Publisher: Rupa Rating: 3.9/5 Book Blurb: Good Morning, Chanakya Sir!How we wish that this was true—that we could get the sharpest of minds to teach us how to deal with the…