Books
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New translation recreates Saratchandra’s innocence and reality in English
By Ananya Das Book: Stories From Saratchandra: Innocence and Reality; Translator: Anindita Mukhopadhyay; Publisher: Rupa; Pages: 195; Price: Rs 295…
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Of brains, media, reporting and love
New Delhi– Know how the brain can shape our lives in unexpected and, in some cases, brilliant and alarming ways;…
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The Santro story: Of companies, commitments and commercials
By Aroonim Bhuyan Title: Santro: The Car That Built a Company; Author: B.V.R. Subbu; Publisher: Hachette; Pages: 254; Price: Rs…
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The Third Battle of Panipat and its unknown, surprising backdrop and consequences
By Vikas Datta Title: Solstice at Panipat; Author: Uday S. Kulkarni; Publisher: Mula Mutha Publishers; Pages: 319; Price: Rs 450…
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I write what I think is right, give my evidence… take it or leave it: Historian Romila Thapar
By Saket Suman New Delhi–As a globally renowned professional historian, she has in recent years been the target of vicious…
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The failed businessman who gave a new lease of life to Urdu poetry: Zindagi mein to sabhi pyar kiya karte hai
By Vikas Datta The ultimate test of a language’s survival is how it is chosen by its users to express…
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Five books to look forward to in March 2018
By Saket Suman New Delhi–The shortest month of the year turned out to be quite a dull one for most…
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Books for the Weekend: Spirituality, mystery, detectives and growth
New Delhi– Get some spiritual guidance from a figure of international stature; read how a secret agent investigates the case…
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Arundhati Roy wows Delhi readers; announces Hindi, Urdu translations of 2nd novel
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) “Because I love you,” was the sublime response of Booker-winning writer Arundhati Roy to her…
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The ad game: What advertisements tell us about ourselves
By Vikas Datta Title: Stark Raving Ad: A Giddy Guide to Indian Ads You Love (Or Hate); Author: Ritu Singh;…
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