Diversity on the small screen: when Doordarshan stitched together a nation
The evolution of mass communication in India is also the legacy of Doordarshan. Its varied content tried to culturally unify a country. Several books chart the journey of public broadcasting in India and what it did in the face of competition from private networks
Achyutananda Pati, Daisy Rockwell picked for Kalinga Literary awards
Noted Odia writer Achyutananda Pati is being honoured with the Kalinga Literary Award (India) for his short stories on the lives of marginalised people
Oxford University Press apologises over content on Shivaji Maharaj in book published 2 decades ago
OUP India acknowledged that some statements contained on pages 31, 33, 34 and 93 of the book Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India, published in 2003, were unverified
Kalinga Literary Festival to celebrate literature without borders
The 12th edition from January 8-11 in Bhubaneswar will draw writers, thinkers, artists and other participants from India and all over the world
Tribute | The singularity of author Vinod Kumar Shukla
In his works, Shukla illuminated ordinary experiences with profound curiosity and insight
Flinty tales | Review of Margaret Atwoods memoir Book of Lives
In an exploration of her past, Atwood helps readers join the dots between real life and her art
Keeladi, a Sangam laboratory | Review of Sowmiya Ashoks The Dig
Ashok couches the glory of a 2,600-year-old past within the larger political and emerging cultural tensions of India
Interview with Rhee Kun Hoo: a Korean masters guide to a happy life
The 90-year-old author and psychiatrist discusses ageing and the value of everyday happiness
Timeless literature: 3 contemporary works poised to become future classics
The urgency of these books signals theirpermanence in literary memory
Past, present, future: The dangerous path of distorted history
Like others of her ilk, veteran academic historian Romila Thapar has always relied on rigorous analysis and credible sources to write about the past and explain its ties with the present; in her new book, she has a conversation with Namit Arora on why history is misunderstood and the perils of learning about the past from WhatsApp forwards
Collection of short stories that strikes a chord with music lovers
Visual artist Taarika John celebrates Keralas classical art forms with an illustrated book
The visual artist does a deep dive into the States classical art forms such as Kathakali, Theyyam, and Kummattikali with her latest book
Of trends, lifestyle, living spaces: How 2025 redefined these and more
Here we bring to you articles from The Hindu, on how the year 2025 set the tone for food, fashion trends, art, homes, fitness, books and much more.
Post Hiroshima: Disquieting accounts of nuclear modernity
What does nuclear politics do to ordinary people? Three books put Indias nuclear policy under the lens and call for an awareness about the risks involved. A democratic society, they argue, can live with the a-bomb hazard only by doing the opposite of what it encourages: expanding deliberation rather than compressing it
Jnanpith winner Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away at 88
The Hindi writer, who has received several recognitions, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, is the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith, Indias highest literary honour
Watch: The Hindus top 10 non-fiction books of 2025
Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders movie review: A layered exploration of crime and entitlement
Anchored by a phlegmatic Nawazuddin Siddiqui, director Honey Trehan crafts a mystery that intertwines crime and social commentary. Though uneven in pacing, the film deftly examines the intersection of entitlement and morality in society
Geetha Iyers new book, Miniature Giants, captures the fascinating world of insects
The book brings together her field adventures, scientific insight, and childhood memories to show how insects shape our ecosystems
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Unwrapping the China Enigma book launch highlights
The evening featured discussions and conversations on the book and Indias relationship with China
