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Auroville Literature Festival to kickstart on December 15
Review of The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop by Japanese author Takuya Asakura
Through his atmospheric writing, the author highlights the ability of literature to heal people
Jammu tales | Review of Gauri Shankar Rainas book, U-turn and Other Stories
This collection of stories, with a focus on Jammu, reflects themes of dispossession and resilience
The HinduLit For Life 2026: Literature across geographies
The Hindu hosts dialogues, shows in several cities before the annual Lit for Life festival in Chennai in January 2026
Supreme Court rejects plea that Arundhati Roys book cover promotes smoking
The court says both author and publisher were renowned names, and did not require the photo of her smoking a beedi to sell the book Mother Mary Comes to Me
An excerpt from Michelin-starred chef Suvir Sarans memoir, Tell My Mother I Like Boys
When I turned to the mirror, it caught me unguarded. The reflection was both familiar and foreign.
Review of Sanjoy Hazarikas River Traveller
Hazarikas musings on journeys on the Brahmaputra are a cautionary tale against planned disaster
Ground to air | Review of Above and Beyond by Shiv Kumar Mohanka
A factual narrative on the growth and prospects of the aviation sector in India
Review of MaudVenturas dark comedy novel, Make Me Famous
This character-driven satire of celebrity culture is the perfect weekend read
Review of Avtar Singhs new pandemic novel, The Pretenders
This is Avtar Singhs second novel set during the COVID-19 lockdown, after Into the Forest last year
Called by the cult | Review of The Cost of a Promised Afterlife by Priyamvada Mehra
Mehra offers an intimate look at what happens when a godmans unchecked power takes root in a family
Understanding Ambedkar: why reading his work carefully is important today
A new book by Valerian Rodrigues argues that B. R. Ambedkar is not just a political leader but also a moral philosopher. His ideas on representation, power, democracy, nationalism speak to the marginalised in any society
In Focus Podcast | The Brahmastra Unleashed: Inside Mumbais battle against the underworld
D. Sivanandhan, IPS (Retd.), talks about his experiences dismantling Mumbais underworld and the insights from his book The Brahmastra Unleashed.
British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Tom Stoppard had won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's Shakespeare In Love
Column | Top books to read in November
Big-hearted stories, with a dash of the weird and unfamiliar
Review of anthology Whose UrduIs It Anyway?, edited by Rakhshanda Jalil
Jalil puts together an inspiring collection of stories by non-Muslim Urdu writers
Sweeping view | Review of The Aam Aadmi Party by Sayantan Ghosh
A new book traces the partys rise and fall in Delhi and how it slowly moved away from many of its founding ideas
Unlocking the language of desire | Mahesh Rao on his new novel, Half Light
The author discusses evolving queer expressions and his new novel set on the brink of decriminalising of homosexuality in India
World of ChatGPT | Reviews of Empire of AI and The Optimist
Two cautionary tales by Karen Hao and Keach Hagey on artificial intelligence told through the prism of the life and works of Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI
A book that brings alive the mangroves
Whispers of the Mangroves, a new book by Radhika Suri and Chetna Singh Kaith, pays homage to this misinterpreted, but very important ecosystem
Why telling stories from the Himalaya is an argument against extinction
Stephen Alter, who recently won the Himalayan Echoes Nature Prize, has often put the young, fold mountains at the centre of his writing. Other chroniclers, from Peter Matthiessen to Namita Gokhale, have written about the reality of living in a region which inspires both awe and fear
As Aparna Sen turns 80, two new books trace the actor-directors trailblazing journey in cinema and theatre
Hope snarled | Review of Megha Majumdars AGuardianand a Thief
The story examines how people act in times of desperation, shining a light on morality and human nature
Ramayana retold | Review of Telugu writer Volgas novel, On the Banks of the Pampa
Sabari isnt merely a symbol of devotion but of resistance against caste, cultural appropriation, and the tussle between ecology and empire building
Brush with danger | Review of Kaushik Sridhars Kidnapped by Hezbollah
An Australian doctor of Indian origin recalls his harrowing experience in West Asia
What is the latest Gajapati Kulapati picture book about?
The latest in the much-loved picture books series by Ashok Rajagopalan is about the gentle elephants sleep troubles
American comic book writer Stan Lee passed away on November 12, 2018. Here is a quiz on one of the most well-known creative writers of all time
Exploring familial tenderness and discord in author Krupa Ges book Burns Boy
What intense moments of familial drama lead to a 15-year-old boy arriving at a burns ward? Find out at author Krupa Ges book release on November 16
This book explains all aboutLetter of Intent
Review of Tash Aws novel The South, longlisted for the Booker Prize 2025
This story of young queer love fails to deliver on emotional truth
Torie Trues Seven Kitchens spotlights culinary traditions of seven Indian communities
The London-based author blends Indian history, storytelling, and recipes in her latest book, Seven Kitchens PRINT: Torie Trues Seven Kitchens spotlights culinary traditions of seven Indian communities
Review of The New Geography of Innovation by Mehran Gul
A tech writer maps the evolving global landscape to show what the world is learning from America and the changes it is incorporating
Review of Katie Kitamuras Audition, shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025
The author blurs performance and truth, leading to a compelling exploration of relationships and identity
Review of Ben Markovitss The Rest of Our Lives, shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025
The author paints an inward-looking picture of family life and the toll it takes on individuals
49th International Kolkata Book Fair to begin from January 22
The theme country for the 49thedition of the annual book fair is Argentina
Review of Maria Revas Endling, longlisted for The Booker Prize 2025
This metafictional debut novel juxtaposes the story of a rescue of snails with conversations around war and survival
Minting a murder | Review of The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith
A decade on, Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling is still going strong with her Strike series. However, the magic is wearing off
Vaishali Shroffs Submerged Worlds explores the untold stories of Indias rivers
In her latest book published by Penguin, Vaishali Shroff uncovers the ecology, history and forgotten human tales that flow beneath Indias mighty rivers. The author will be in Visakhapatnam for the Vizag Junior Lit Fest
Interview with Kunzang Choden on her memoir Telling Me My Stories
Bhutanese author on her memoir, and the role of Bhutans monarchy in its modernisation
Journalist Harinder Baweja on her new book They Will Shoot You, Madam
Baweja takes readers through her four-decade journey reporting on seismic events that shaped India
Shock, horror, terror: how Dalit stories are stirring the literary world
Books like Daya Pawars Baluta and Baby Kambles memoir foreground the oppressed and marginalised lives of Dalits. In Dadu Mandrekars Untouchable Goa, the past in the form of myths and legends and the lived reality of the present are highlighted in the hope of a better future
Not all stories begin with the phrase Once upon a time. There are some cases wherein the second you open the book, youll be tossed into a world of chaos and confusion.
In an abyss | Review of Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li
Lis new book is a memoir of radical acceptance about loss, motherhood, and the limitations of language
History of a movement | Review of The Dravidian Pathway by Vignesh Rajahmani
An account of how the DMK converted the Dravidian movement into a political and electoral force
Review of A Different Story, poetry by Amlanjyoti Goswami
The poets understanding of people results in a collection of over 200 verses both profound and affecting in its restraint
Know thy villain | Review of The Menon Investigation by Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari
In this police procedural set in Kerala, male protagonists are the victims of an unjust patriarchal society
A new biography on M.S. Subbulakshmi takes a peek into her art and life
Sivam Subham: The Biography ... of a Couple by Malayalam poet and lyricist Harinarayanan, was launched recently on the legendary singers 109th birth anniversary.
Fabien Toulm explores love in Bengaluru
Fabien Toulm, a French graphic novelist researching how couples meet, part, or stay together, has discovered both similarities and differences in Bengalurus approach to relationships
Beyond the full stop: Nobel Laureate Lszl Krasznahorkai and the tradition of the expansive sentence
Where science has failed to effectively communicate consciousness and the bridge between brain and mind, authors have managed it flawlessly
Making sense: On Krasznahorkai and the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025
Krasznahorkai gets recognition for melancholic stories in an absurd world
Now, read and sing the Hanuman Chalisa in English
Diplomat-poet Abhay K. launches a singable English version of the Hanuman Chalisa, blending poetic rhythm with devotional spirit.
A pilgrims progress | Review of A Return to Self by Aatish Taseer
Aatish Taseers travel writings seek answers for both historical puzzles and questions about his exile
Nobel Prize in literature goes to Hungarian author Lszl Krasznahorkai
The prizes carry a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately 1.03 crore) and will be awarded on December 10.
British author Jilly Cooper dies at 88
Jilly Coopers book Rivals found a new generation of fans when it was made into a series for Disney+ in 2024
How Visvesvaraya, Muthulakshmi and Mahalanobis shaped modern India
Three biographies examine the life of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, Muthulakshmi Reddy, and Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis trailblazers born in colonial India in the 19th century, who have gone on to make foundational contributions to independent India in the 20th century
Daily Quiz: On World Translation Day
On International Translation Day, test your knowledge of the art and profession that bridges languages, cultures, and nations
Gangster drama | Review of Shreyas Rajagopals Gunboy
Rajagopals biggest strength is characterisation, and the easy manner in which he conveys the lived reality of small-town India
Review of Sannapureddy Venkatarami Reddys Tiger Lessons, translated from the Telugu
Reddy highlights a summer in the lives of hill-grazing shepherds who navigate extreme wilderness for their livelihood
Meet Chef Karan Gokani of Londons Hoppers in Bengaluru
In a prelude to The Hindu Lit For Life, the Chef will be in conversation withrestaurateurSandesh Reddy as they decode the flavours of India, and talk about their personal journeys with food. Here is how to sign up
Ex-winner Kiran Desai shortlisted for Booker Prize for The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
The 53-year-old Delhi-born author, who won the Booker Prize 19 years ago in 2006 with The Inheritance of Loss, joins six writers from around the world on the coveted literary shortlist
Kafka in Budapest | Review of David Szalays Booker-longlisted novel,Flesh
What makes this novel about the life of an ordinary man so deeply sensory?
Interview | Author Natasha Brown on her Booker Prize-longlisted novel, Universality
By placing journalism within a novel, Brown plays with the fundamentals of trust, forcing one to question the very basis of society
Review of 2006 Booker winner Kiran Desais The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
Desai returns with a sad-happy masterpiece about two young Indians in the U.S. and their families, set against larger political changes
Review of Ravi K. Mishras Demography, Representation, Delimitation
Are southern States justified in saying they are being penalised for successful population control? A new book joins the delimitation debate
A river runs through it all | Review of Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal
In giving a potted history of various issues, the narrative in this ambitious debut novel ends up feeling distant
Storied rivalry | Review of Gideon Haighs Indian Summers
Haigh on what makes India and Australia matchups special
Wood wide web: trees have their own network to preserve life
What is a tree? When were trees born? Three books urge readers to think of trees not as passive, aesthetic entities but as key shapers of the environment. Trees are rain-makers above ground and redistributors of water underground, among other contributions
Marisa Abela: It felt like we were in Jane Austens world
Marisa Abela, who plays Elizabeth Bennett in the Audible production of Pride and Prejudice, talks about the joys and challenges of playing one of English literatures most iconic protagonists
Kashmirs 360 degree view from top: Lake by lake, meadow by meadow
Over 50 high altitude lakes, many rarely-travelled, are now depicted pictorially in Mahmood A Shahs coffee table book Valleys of Jammu & Kashmir
Hear me out,sakhi | Review of K. Srilatas Footnotes to the Mahabharata
This book of poems on five women from theMahabharatais raw, powerful, and delicate all at once
Review of Arundhathi Subramaniams The Gallery of Upside Down Women
The poet builds lyrical communion with her spiritual foremothers, mystic rebels and wandering poets in contemporary verse
Beyond Ram Rahim | Review of Deras by Santosh K. Singh
Understanding the unique belief system of the Deras, an offshoot of older religious traditions
Review of The Remnants of Rebellion by Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew
A debut novel that paints a picture of verdant Kerala while also highlighting its dark chapters of communal and caste violence
I just want to be. Let me be, says Arundhati Roy
Arundhati memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me is a window into her mother world, as well as her own
No Public Feeding Of Stray Dogs SC Modifies Previous Order; Dogs To Be Released After Sterilization
Only aggressive and rabid dogs to be relocated to shelters
Good To Go Death Literacy Festival to debut in Bengaluru
Good To Go, a death literacy festival, aims at asking difficult questions and helping one navigate trying circumstances with a modicum of ease
Best Of Hilarious Independence Day 2025 Memes On Social Media To Light Up Your Freedom Festivities
Azaadi from weekend woes
Review of The Nehru Years by Swapna Kona Nayudu
A new book explores what set Nehrus non-alignment stance apart and how it still informs Indias foreign policy
7 Essential Independence Day Facts You Should Know
One life, many lifetimes | Review of The Buddhas Path to Awakening
A new translated volume on the ancientJatakasintroduces stories of the Buddha to new audiences
Wazir Patar makes official artist debut! Wazir Patar makes official artist debut with WZR TANK EP & documentary.
Watch: Rod-Wielding Thief Watches Over Sleeping Homeowner As His Partner Empties The House
The incident occurred on August 10. Three thieves reportedly stole cash and jewellery worth over Rs 5 lakh from the home of retired Justice Ramesh Garg in Indore's Vijay Nagar area.
Doggo Spotted At Supreme Court Premises As 3-Bench Panel To Hear Plea On Strays Humors The Internet
Justice for dogesh bhaiya
Military biographies: a matter of heroes and overlapping history
Three narratives collectively depict how the Indian armed forces have evolved since Independence to the 1990s. By exploring the paths of General Thimayya, Lt. Gen. Rostum Nanavatty and Air Chief Marshal Idris Latif, the biographies seek to capture their influence on the nations history
Pakad ke rakhoge kahan? The nation wants to know.
