If I had to describe 1700 In 70: A Walk for a Cause by Gita Balakrishnan in one word, my choice of word would be ‘inspiring.’ This book chronicles Balakrishnan’s extraordinary and challenging journey, which can only be described as extraordinary. As…
“The Unforgettable Woman” by Pankaj Giri is a remarkable story of love, regret, redemption, and complex human relationships set against the picturesque landscape of Sikkim. With its captivating plot and compelling characters, the novel offers great insights into intricate relationships. The…
In Search of the Indian Village: Stories and Reports is a compilation of fiction and non-fiction pieces. Featuring literary stalwarts like Ruskin Bond, Mahasweta Devi, Amitava Kumar, and more, this masterpiece takes the readers on a journey into the heart of…
The Thief’s Funeral: The Book Review Anthology of Short Fiction is an anthology of stories penned by various authors. Anthologies, as I’ve come to realise, can be a mixed bag of experiences. Fortunately, The Thief’s Funeral as a whole was as…
ABOUT THE BOOK The essays in Because India Comes First discuss a range of issues that are at the heart of contemporary debates in India: democracy as the responsibility of the head of state, rule of law, peace and public order, Mahatma…
ABOUT THE BOOK Walk—to explore; walk—to discover; walk, and you shall arrive. At fifty-three, Gita Balakrishnan—an architect by profession—set out to discover India on foot. Her main aim for going on this journey was to explore design sensibilities intrinsic to…
ABOUT THE BOOK This collection of 20 stories brings you the account of the resilience and brilliance of iconic Indian women, who rose to be trailblazers and trendsetters against all odds. Even in this day and age, when conversations about…
ABOUT THE BOOK Women tend to work much harder, yet they are held to higher standards and face greater obstacles when it comes to receiving their deserved recognition. She Storms the Norms is a powerful sequel to the bestselling book Storm the Norm,…
Vivekananda: The Philosopher of Freedom by Govind Krishnan V is a comprehensive exploration of Swami’s religious philosophies, thoughts, and ideologies. The book is divided into three sections, with each section exploring various facets of Swami’s life and spiritual journey. According…
In the mesmerizing narrative of “C: A Novel,” Anupama Raju seamlessly blends prose and poetry to craft a tale as intriguing as the title. Darkness and light, depression and desolation, love and heartbreak, hope and despair—all converge in a symphony…
India is a treasure trove of experiences, the more you explore, the more experiences. To Ruskin Bond’s credit, he manages to weave several such experiences together to give the reader a peek into both the simplicity and richness of India’s…