Writers document the lives and thoughts of political dissenters, particularly those who have served jail terms for their beliefs, to keep the conversation going on human rights, justice, freedom of speech and prison reforms

In her attempt to feature the whole spectrum of socio-political issues, the author sadly compromises on plot depth

A journalist pays tribute to the fighting spirit of Cubans and also points at problems that still need to be addressed

A case study of Kerala shows how the last frontier of Hindutva is being breached in the south. A new book edited by Nissim Mannathukkaren examines the rise of Hindutva in relation to the States history, caste, culture, post-truth, ideology, gender, politics and the Indian national space

There are books translated from 10 original languages, including, for the first time, Kannada and Romanian.

An editor and graphic designer delivers her unique spin on the Bard of Bengals verses and Bashos haikus

In 2024, the French-Algerian writer won Frances top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, for his novel Houris, centred on Algerias civil war between the government and Islamists in the 1990s

Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group speaks about her latest book, The Tamils: A Portrait Of A Community, and gaining insights from ordinary people and simple relationships through the process

Author and former editor of The Hindu, Mukund Padmanabhan on a Japanese non-invasion in 1942 that led to Madras empty streets and grotesque shooting of zoo animals at the Madras Zoo

Join Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan as she helps children grow their self-belief and confidence, one tree at a time

Recalling a few writings that stayed with him since his childhood, Mr. Kalyan pointed out how he could relate to the struggles of the protagonist in the Kesava Reddys Athadu Adavini Jayinchadu and understand the travails of the people in Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyays Vanavasi

Behind every star is a horrific story, and behind them is a publisher waiting with a cheque book

Most of these dictionaries shortlist the words to reflect the moods and conversations that have helped shape the past year

Following last years review bombing controversies at Goodreads, 2024 has seen a fresh wave of book trackers

Barring some endearing moments, Aaram Arvindaswamy wastes the potential of actors Aniish Tejeshwar and Milana Nagaraj as the film suffers from outdated ideas