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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicBook launch

Topic: book launch

New book examines how Buddhist nationalism is reshaping politics and society in Asia

The Robe and the Sword examines how strands of modern Buddhist nationalism have intersected with state power, ethnic conflict and majoritarian politics in parts...

New book explores how smartphones are reshaping everyday life in India

Santosh Desai’s Memes for Mummyji is a collection of updated columns that tries to read India through the everyday effects of smartphones and digital...

Dhankhar’s 1st public address since resignation—praise for RSS, ‘Hindu spirit’ & a Pranab Da anecdote

The former Vice-President of India was speaking at the launch of a book by Sangh joint general secretary Manmohan Vaidya in Bhopal.

New book delves into Sufi mysticism, love, and the dissolution of the self

Featuring the verses of 12th-century Sufi poet Attar, translated by Sholeh Wolpé and published by HarperCollins, 'The Invisible Sun' will be released on 13 November on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online platform for launching non-fiction books.

New book delves into India’s long journey of the development state

New Delhi: ‘A Sixth of Humanity—Independent India's Development Odyssey’ by Devesh Kapur and  Arivind Subramanian opens by framing the question of the development state....

Dancing in mosques, ash-coloured highlights, ‘evaporated social fabric’— a Srinagar in flux

Arshi Javaid’s essay collection ‘Yaadgah: Memories of Srinagar’ brings out bittersweet memories of a multicultural Srinagar where Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits co-existed.

‘Don’t develop Arunachal, China could use’: IRS officer opens up on Delhi mindset

Sonam Chombay, author of In Between the Blurry Lines and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu's secretary, spoke about the goal he had in mind while writing the book.

Gauri Lankesh’s story reveals India’s anxieties & ruptures, says US journalist Rollo Romig

Rollo Romig, in conversation with journalist and author Neha Dixit at Jawahar Bhawan in New Delhi, revealed that there was actually a hit list with Gauri Lankesh's name.

Dhankhar invokes Savarkar’s realism, backs national interest as India’s international diplomacy compass

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar reflected on shifting global order & India’s political landscape at launch of RSS leader & India Foundation President Ram Madhav's book 'New World'.

We’re obsessed with ‘heroes’, people like Chatto & Roy are forgotten, says author Kavitha Rao

At the launch of her book, Spies, Lies and Allies, Kavitha Rao trimmed the colourful lives of Roy and Chatto into an hour-long conversation with historian Manu S Pillai.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.