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New book unveils untold story of Battle of Kohima, offers unique perspective on Naga warriors

Published by Penguin India, 'His Majesty's Headhunters,' by Mmhonlumo Kikon will be released on 27 November on Softcover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

New book traces JJ Irani’s legacy: From reshaping Tatas to revolutionising India’s steel industry

Published by Penguin India, 'Doctor Steel,' by J.J. Irani, will be released on 23 November on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

New book unveils ‘a sisterhood’ of Indian runners

Published by HarperCollins India, 'The Day I Became a Runner' by Sohini Chattopadhyay will be released on 21 November on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

Jain monks defined sexualities as kinds of fire. Queer desire was called most intense

Devdutt Pattanaik's 'Bahubali: 63 Insights into Jainism' delves into the many teachings and stories of the Jain faith.

Devdutt Pattanaik’s new book looks at history of Jainism, ‘a treasure trove of stories and myths’

Published by HarperCollins India, 'Bahubali: 63 Insights into Jainism' by Devdutt Pattanaik will be released on 30 October on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

New book explores untold stories of Dom community, a Dalit sub-caste, living on banks of Banaras

Published by HarperCollins, "Fire on the Ganges" by Radhika Iyengar will be released on 18 October on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

Savitribai Phule carried an extra saree to school. Brahmins regularly threw ‘filth’ at her

In ‘Savitribai Phule’, Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta traces the life of the revolutionary and places her in historical context.

New book chronicles the inspiring legacy of Savitribai Phule, India’s first female teacher

Published by HarperCollins, ''Savitribai Phule: Her Life, Her Relationships, Her Legacy'' by Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta will be released on 12 October on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

New book uncovers astonishing narrative behind India’s largest stamp paper scandal – Telgi

Published by HarperCollins India, 'Telgi: A Reporter’s Diary' will be released on 22 September on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

New book delves into factors that drive the ‘complex system of living well’

Published by HarperCollins, 'Pulse to Planet: The Long Lifeline of Human Health' will be released on 14 September on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.