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No controversy with my books because I write with respect: Amish Tripathi on upcoming book ‘War of Lanka’

Amish Tripathi talks about his forthcoming book, War of Lanka, turning film producer and why he has never faced any…

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In this context, Rajmohan Gandhi’s India After 1947: Reflections & Recollections, published right on the eve of the nation’s 75th independence day, came with much promise, especially with Gandhi being the Mahatma’s grandson and a great scholar who writes lucidly.

Book Review | An abridged history of independent India

For a title promising reflections and recollections of 75 years, Gandhi’s book falls rather short.

August 21, 2022 02:45 IST

However, it seems there is no stopping. From e-books, we are now starting at 'a-books'. The 'a' here stands for augmented reality.

TECH-NOW-LOGY: The era of a-books

After audio and e-books, technology is making way for augmented reality books

August 21, 2022 02:00 IST

The Shortest History of India by John Zubrzycki True to its title, The Shortest History of India by author John Zubrzycki is a retelling of five millennia of known Indian history condensed into 300 pages. The story begins with the accidental discovery of the Indus Valley Civilisation all the way to the present age. From the rise of the Vedic age to that of PM Narendra Modi-led BJP, from the great emancipation led by Gautam Buddha to that by Dr BR Ambedkar, and from the several invasions, starting roughly with the Kushanas all the way to the British, the book captures every event, personality, and nuance that have shaped India’s destiny for the better or worse. Not just that, every individual chapter has been connected to modern times through the latest discoveries, writing, etc, which makes for a fresh read of a tale that has already been told several times. Journey of a Nation: 75 Years of Indian Economy by Sanjaya Baru Addressed to the young Indians, those who will live through most of the 21st century, this book is largely set in the 20th century, in its latter half to be precise, undoubtedly an extraordinary time in India’s history. After a brief account of India’s pauperisation at the hands of the British, the writer delves right into the ideologies, occurrences, and situations that shaped India’s post-independence economy. There have been reforms and hiccups too. However, it is safe to say that every crisis, progress, and experiment has something to offer to the youngsters in India, some of whom might be the economic policymakers of the future. Journey of a Nation: 75 Years of Indian Foreign Policy by Madhav Das Nalapat If the 2020 Covid pandemic, the 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine have taught the world anything, it is that an event in one country is never restricted there and has worldwide repercussions. Also, a closer look often reveals that events that disrupt the world order are often a result of interplay and relationships between nations. And here is where astute foreign policy and diplomacy play a role. Giving a deep insight into all the hits and misses of India’s foreign policy over the past 75 years is Madhav Das Nalapat’s Journey of a Nation: 75 Years of Indian Foreign Policy. Anchoring Change Edited by Vikram Singh Mehta, Neelima Khetan and Jayapadma RV At the stroke of the midnight hour 75 years ago, India made a ‘tryst with destiny’. Seventy five years later, although the country has progressed, several promises and aspirations remain unfulfilled. While a lack of development at the grassroots level across several pockets in India is often cited, there have been several successful interventions at the grassroots that have brought considerable change in the lives of the common populace. And 24 such interventions through these 75 years, concerning fields as diverse as agriculture and cerebral palsy, have been compiled into ‘75 Years of Grassroots Interventions That Made a Difference’. Journey of a Nation: 75 Years of Indian Sports — Game, Guts, Glory by Chandresh Narayanan Nothing can quite unite a diverse, and at times divisive, India as sports achievements do. And with India clocking its 75 years of independence, compounded by recent sporting achievements such as at the Commonwealth Games and Thomas Cup, Chandresh Narayanan’s Journey of a Nation: 75 Years of Indian Sports – Game, Guts, Glory – Game, Guts, Glory seems to be a timely read. True to the title and the nationalist sentiment that it carries, the book is a look back at India’s sporting achievements and moments that are etched in the country’s collective memory forever. Not just that, it also chronicles the journey of players from amateurs to champions.

Clocking 75: Books that capture the essence of India’s journey

Independence Day brought with it a host of books that capture India’s journey over 75 years.

August 21, 2022 00:45 IST

Dedicated to the deity | Book Review – Breaking Free by Vaasanthi

A chilling chronicle of the ancient devadasi system that continues to snuff out the future of many young girls even…

July 31, 2022 01:30 IST

Promising voice: Why Kirsty Capes’ debut novel ‘Careless’ is a must-read

A debut author impresses with a multi-themed work of fiction

July 31, 2022 01:10 IST

In the eye of a storm | Book Review – The Vortex: The True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm and the Liberation of Bangladesh by Scott Carney & Jason Miklian

A fresh take on the genesis of Bangladesh and the events leading to the nation’s birth.

July 31, 2022 00:30 IST

At first, it may appear a long stretch of imagination to find a parallel while reading through the chapter ‘The Incredible Power of Humility’ in The Moral Compass authored by Hardayal Singh. It, however, helps understand what true leadership means.

A prescription for life| The Moral Compass by Hardayal Singh

An insight into the human psyche and response when morality is under question

July 17, 2022 02:30 IST

“Mochi embroidery has been recognised as one of India’s finest textile crafts for centuries, and yet this is the first book (as far as we are aware) to concentrate on this art form,” says Crill.

Book Review — The Shoemaker’s Stitch: Mochi Embroideries of Gujarat in the TAPI Collection by Shilpa Shah & Rosemary Crill

Embroidery by the Mochi community takes readers on a visual journey through the history and culture of Gujarat

July 17, 2022 02:00 IST

Cast out for writing a poem, for owning a car, for talking about the sexual harassment that nuns face in the Church, Sr Lucy reveals what it was like for her to join a nunnery hoping to lead a life of faith but to instead be confronted with unexpected realities.

On The Shelf: This week’s essential reads for bookworms

Based on never-before-seen archival research—including a mammoth trove of private papers, documents of the CIA-funded Congress for Cultural Freedom, and…

July 17, 2022 00:45 IST

Book Review – The Ambuja Story: How a Group of Ordinary Men Created an Extraordinary Company By Narotam Sekhsaria

Narotam and his family were ordinary. Ordinary compared to the Bajaj’s who were their neighbors. But living in the same…

Updated: June 27, 2022 08:47 IST

Of gods and men | Book review: Nireeswaran by VJ James

Malayalam writer VJ James presents a stinging satire on faith and belief in his third novel translated into English.

June 26, 2022 05:30 IST

Chinese checkers| Book review: Chinese Spies – From Chairman Mao to Xi Jinping by Roger Faligot

A comprehensive telling of the opaque and murky world of Chinese spies spanning hundreds of years.

June 26, 2022 03:30 IST

Burned and banned: Can the ritual of destroying books kill thoughts or ideas?

PEN America has been at the forefront of the fight against this wave of censorship in American schools. Its recent…

June 26, 2022 01:00 IST

The king is born | Book review: The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara

A first-time author makes a mark with complex, intriguing and dystopian-speculative fiction.

June 19, 2022 05:00 IST

Book Review | The World for Sale: Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth’s Resources by Javier Blas & Jack Farchy

A revelation how unglamorous commodity trades can play a pivotal role in politics.

June 19, 2022 04:00 IST

Book Review | In the Language of Remembering: The Inheritance of Partition by Aanchal Malhotra

An attempt to relook the Partition chronicles a wide variety of stories told from different standpoints, but falls short of…

June 19, 2022 03:30 IST

Book Review | Valiant deeds undying memories: Stories from IPKF

The lessons learnt have benefitted our forces while in Counter Insurgency operations within our country.

June 15, 2022 16:04 IST

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