1. Policing And Violence in India
Deana Heath and Jinee Lokaneeta
Speaking Tiger
Pp 368, Rs 799
Through essays by leading scholars, this book highlights the urgent need to address police violence in India, a subject that is being hotly debated among the academia and the public. It covers issues like policing at the grassroots level reinforcing caste and class divisions in India, while lawyers, academics and activists analyse key questions like — Why does India’s police force, created under British rule, ‘still echo the priorities of a bygone empire’?
2. The Let Them Theory
Mel Robbins
Penguin Random House
Pp 336, Rs 551
What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn’t you, says the book. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free, it claims. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it.
3. Spies, Lies and Allies
Kavitha Rao
Westland Books
Pp 272, Rs 349
It’s a dual biography that explores the extraordinary lives of two Indian revolutionaries, Chatto and Roy, as they navigate espionage, politics, and romance across the globe, encountering notable figures like Lala Lajpat Rai, Veer Savarkar, Vladimir Lenin, Sun Yat Sen, Chiang Kai Shek, Joseph Stalin, Gandhi and Nehru. They battle for their ideas, having a lasting impact on India’s struggle for independence despite their eventual obscurity.
4. Legends and Soles
Sonny Vaccaro
HarperCollins UK
Pp 256, Rs 467
Legends and Soles tells Vaccaro’s story — his blind-sided firing by Nike Chairman Phil Knight, the landmark 2021 Supreme Court decision that upended big-time college sports, the countless days and nights of watching athletes compete, and more. This book has been written in collaboration with six-time New York Times bestselling author Armen Keteyian, offering a unique glimpse into Vaccaro’s remarkable career.
5. Akashvani
Vikrant Pande and Neelesh Kulkarni
HarperCollins India
Pp 218, Rs 284
All India Radio (AIR), India’s national broadcaster, has been a cornerstone of Indian life for decades, providing news, entertainment, and knowledge to millions. It has, in store, iconic speeches like Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’, popular shows such as ‘Binaca Geetmala’ or, more recently, PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’. The book celebrates AIR’s pivotal role in Indian life and its enduring popularity, despite the rise of private radio channels.
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