1. Power of Gold
The Indian gold market is a multifaceted and dynamic sector, intricately linked to the nation’s culture, economy and demographics. Structural transformations, including escalating GDP, an expanding middle-class and a youthful, economically engaged populace propel the growing demand for gold. Gold has seen a massive resurgence not only in India but around the world. This book covers the most essential facets of the Indian gold industry.
The Power of Gold
Sundaravalli Narayanaswami
Penguin Random House
Pp 272, Rs 499
2. Mango Millionaire
How much should you spend and how much should you save? Should you rent or buy? How much debt is too much? Which insurance policy is right for you? How do you choose the best investment product? Radhika Gupta and Niranjan Avasthi draw from their extensive experience at Edelweiss Mutual Fund, a leading asset management companies, to bring Mango Millionaire—a crisp, reliable and no-nonsense guide to smart financial planning.
Mango Millionaire
Radhika Gupta & Niranjan Avasthi
Pan Macmillan
Pp 280, Rs 399
3. Baddest Man
From bestselling author and boxing biographer Mark Kriegel comes Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson. Drawing on decades of firsthand reporting, archival material, and access to Tyson’s world, Kriegel delivers a noir epic of power, pain, and transformation. Baddest Man is a searing investigation into the making—and unmaking—of the youngest heavyweight champion in history, who became a symbol of both fear and fascination.
Baddest Man
Mark Kriegal
Penguin Random House
Pp 448, Rs 799
4. Amazing Rituals of India
This curation brings together mainstream rural and urban customs as well as lesser-known ethnic traditions of India. From the intriguing wedding rites of the Nyishis of Arunachal Pradesh or the Roce ceremony of the Christians to the more well-known mourning practices on Muharram, from the dazzling Lai Haraoba dance of the Meitei tribe to the breathtaking gajan festival of rustic Bengal, this compendium has it all.
Amazing Rituals of India
Swayam Ganguly
Hachette
Pp 224, Rs 450
5. Keeru
Keeru is a short, powerful novella that celebrates queer joy, chosen family, and survival against all odds. This heartwarming, slim book beautifully weaves together themes of queerness, caste, migration, and belonging, all through multiple voices, including that of a matriarch (Bebe) whose story will stay with you long after you’re done reading. It’s not just the queer and feminist themes that stand out, but the way it celebrates resilience and identity across borders.
Keeru
Fauzia Rafique
Translated by Haider Shahbaz
Hachette
