Dragons and elephants
We thought we will get a handle on the subject by exploring some books that look at both China and India, and use the words ‘Dragon’ and ‘Elephant’
Food as identity
The e-book is a light read, but loaded with opportunities to fondly recall the Fiji Indian experience from a culinary perspective
Islam through a different lens
Ed Husain talks about the mainstream and pluralist form of Islam with Tasneem Chopra at the Melbourne Writers Festival. APARNA ANANTHUNI reports.
Nobel winning writer V S Naipaul passes away
In a career spanning over five decades, Naipaul penned some 30 books, across literary genres, and established himself as a prominent voice among the writers of his time
‘Tagore’s books were way ahead of their time’
Although it was Kabuliwalah that drew her closer to Tagore, it was his words about the emancipation of women in the 19th century that really resonated with Radha.
Don’t Miss! Five books to look forward to in August 2018
SAKET SUMAN narrows down a list from dozens of books releasing in August
Book review: Smoke and Ashes
Abir Mukherjee’s book is an intriguing peek into India’s tumultuous historic time, albeit with a generous sprinkling of crime and mystery, writes VIKAS DATTA
Lost manuscript of 17th century Bengali poet may have been found
Manuscripts waiting to be examined by experts.
Of revenge and resilience
Nandita’s third book, like her earlier two, deals with women struggling to free themselves from constraints -- particularly religious, social and cultural -- imposed by others
