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The history of independent India told through Bollywood songs

Priya Kanungo - September 16, 2018

‘Humans – A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up’: A book that makes you laugh & think

Decoding the idea of ‘azadi’ in Kashmir

Taberez Neyazi’s book traces Hindi media’s journey from an also-ran to a potent force

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

Arghya Sengupta - July 29, 2018

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

Poornima Narayanan - July 22, 2018

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

Anumeha Mishra - July 15, 2018

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

Rajgopal Singh - July 15, 2018

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

Chayan Ray - July 8, 2018

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

Urvashi Sarkar - July 8, 2018

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

Samarth Singhal - July 8, 2018

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’

Rajgopal Singh - July 1, 2018

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

Sankalita Dey - July 1, 2018

‘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

Sharanya Munsi - July 1, 2018

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

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Book Bites

The history of independent India told through Bollywood songs

‘Humans – A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up’: A book that makes you laugh & think

Decoding the idea of ‘azadi’ in Kashmir

Taberez Neyazi’s book traces Hindi media’s journey from an also-ran to a potent force

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