With the BJP in power at the Centre since 2014 there is growing interest in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which is perceived as the power behind the throne. Is this true? How much does RSS influence the government of the…
Vishy’s worst nightmare—failing the UPSC’s Civil Services exam—has come true. He is plagued by insecurity, fear and doubts. The mother of all competitive examinations has rejected him and he needs a reason to live. So, what does he do? He…
Sparks fly immediately when Rukmani—fierce and assertive in the best and worst possible ways—meets the gentle Ayaan in the magical city Paris. Meanwhile, back in India, her reticent sister, Mrinalini struggles to cope with the void of a loveless marriage…
Ensconed in the world of Ramayana, this book is a collection of enlightening reflections on the dynamics of the relationships of the epic’s larger than life characters. These characters existed ages ago, yet they encountered dilemmas similar to ours—dilemmas that…
Quirky, honest, and always relatable, Secret Diary… chronicles a year in the life of a recently widowed thirty-year-old woman, Madhubala Ray, who copes with what life has thrown at her in her own distinctive way. Men, wine and vodka are…
Finding inspiration in a real life incident that took place in Pune years ago, where a state transport bus driver went on a rampage on the streets of the city, Punekar Salil Desai has used this event and spun an…
Westland to Publish JALLIANWALA BAGH, 1919 Before and After by KISHWAR DESAI (Releasing 31 Oct 2018) Jallianwala Bagh captures the true horror of what happened during the massacre. In the hundred years since the incident, the volatile atmosphere in Punjab at the time has…
The Slow Burn of Transcendental Desire: a review of Kiriti Sengupta’s The Earthen Flute Title: The Earthen Flute Author: Kiriti Sengupta Page: 64 ISBN: 978-9387883079 (Paperback) Edition: 3 (August 2018) Published by: Hawakal Publishers, Calcutta (India) Reviewed by: Jagari Mukherjee…
Bloomsbury to Publish Knotty Affairs by Chirag Bagadia We Indians, dipped in the rich traditional culture, have the penchant to enjoy even the smallest of the customs involved in lavish marriage celebrations. The very thought of our best friend getting…
Bloomsbury to Publish It’s Easy To Be YOU by Radhika Kawlra Singh ‘”It’s Easy To Be YOU” written by a most trusted and gifted mind coach Radhika Kawlra Singh, is a bible for constructive change. It is a timeless piece of work…
Bloomsbury to Publish Dark Circles by Udayan Mukherjee Can one indiscretion be allowed to scar a family for life? Ronojoy’s mother dies alone in the Ashram she had abruptly retreated to twentyeight years ago, leaving him — then only twelve—…