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‘RSS: 360°’ attempts to demystify Sangh but only reiterates it as lynchpin of BJP

Author Ratan Sharda conveniently omits that the RSS was never at the forefront of the independence movement, and kowtowed to the British govt.

Rana Safvi’s new book is a great way to discover Delhi’s historical treasures

Rana Safvi’s Forgotten Cities of Delhi is a handy addition to the popular literature on the capital’s rich, 1,500 years old history.

Abhinav Chandrachud’s book reinforces the premise that neutrality is a myth in judiciary

Written by Abhinav Chandrachud, the book explores the trajectory of dissenting opinions in judicial pronouncements among other issues. From judicial appointments and judicial pronouncements to...

Journalist Ullekh’s book has a possible antidote for political violence in Kannur

With his book Kannur: Inside India’s Bloodiest Revenge Politics, Ullekh N.P. seeks to debunk the claims of victimhood made by the main players of the current spell of conflict, the BJP/RSS and the CPI(M).

Survive Or Sink: Naina Lal Kidwai uses facts & figures to alert our sinking planet

Banker and environmentalist Naina Kidwai’s book offers solutions to revive our planet from sinking into oblivion

Ghulam Murshid’s book shows Hindus and Muslims are primary stakeholders of Bengali culture

The author gives the perspective of a Bengal where Hindus and Muslims are shown as primary stakeholders of the Bengali culture.

James Augustus Hicky’s story thoughtfully excavates Asia’s first printed newspaper

In Hicky’s Bengal Gazette: The Untold Story of India’s First Newspaper, Andrew Otis perpetually reminds his readers of parallels between the time then and now.

‘Achhe page’ is a mirage, just like ‘Achhe Din’

Journalist Saba Naqvi’s new book ‘Shades of Saffron: From Vajpayee To Modi’ has nothing new to offer From the outside, Saba Naqvi’s book looks very promising. It is after...

Rashmi Saksena shows the women who are taking to militancy in India

‘She Goes to War’ tells stories about women militants in India, but not through the prism of militancy

Ira Mukhoty’s ‘Daughters of the Sun’ is intriguing but has gaping absences

The book makes for a good history read but does little justice to the women of the Mughal era trapped by the male gaze.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.