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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicFiction books

Topic: Fiction books

Valley of Words festival announces its 2024 shortlists for English & Hindi fiction categories

Jurors say this year's English shortlist promises journeys that transcend borders & centuries, while the Hindi shortlist weaves together themes of perseverance, survival & hope.

Christian start-up CEO is blockbuster Hindu mythological novelist. Mahabharata is his muse

Readers say Kevin Missal’s strength lies in his careful character selection and treatment.

On Camera

Why Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella needed a low-budget blog

The site is intended to become a written record of evidence Nadella is a big idea kind of guy. A cynic might call it a kind of intellectual cosplay.

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.