Leschziner on his latest book and his attempts to understand humanitys darkest side

Dr Alexandra Sowa, author of The Ozempic Revolution, talks about how GLP-1s are changing the way America eats, dresses and shops.

Over his five-decade-long career, Thapar strongly lobbied for tougher anti-poaching rules and efforts to protect tiger habitats.

As generative AI reshapes work and art, experts weigh in on books, originality, and why the art of writing will not suffer

In his memoir, S.M. Shrinagesh recalls his time as Corps Commander in charge of divisions that saw all the action in the first India-Pakistan War of 1947-48

Writers explore the portrayal of Muslims on screen, starting with the Mughal emperors. From kings and queens in the past to menacing figures of the present, the characters may be far removed from reality, but are clearly driven by the politics of the day

Director Anuraj Manohar treads the difficult path of making a commercial film inspired by sensitive, actual events, and emerges almost successful

Hot Water tells the story of a single mother and her two young children, and a summer holiday when secrets are revealed

The recent memoirs of Mohinder Amarnath and Syed Kirmani are conspicuous by the many silences on the life and times of the stars

In an era of social media obsession, several writers have turned to Buddhist teachings to underscore the fact that a preoccupation with the self and an unremitting egoism will only lead to pain and suffering. Other writers are helping readers discover Buddhisms powerful influence on modern Indian history

Banus Booker will help regional languages gain global recognition

Vidya Krishnan talks about her book White Lilies and how writing about grief can be cathartic in a conversation with filmmaker Shaunak Sen

Writer, activist and lawyerBanu Mushtaqs short story collection Heart Lamp became thefirst Kannada titleto win the International Booker Prize

Mushtaq described her win as a victory for diversity as she collected the prize ata ceremony at Tate Modernalong with her translator Deepa Bhasthi

Andaleeb Wajids latest book was recently launched at the Champaca Bookstore in Bengaluru

A profound look at the forces at play inside the Mahatmas mind and spirit in the last phase of his life, and in the India of that time

Rutger Bregman suggests a way to a meaningful life, beyond BS jobs

Najma Heptullas memoir shines a light on women in public life

In his writing, Adil Jussawalla bears witness to the bigness and strangeness of the city

Through the true story of a 2021 boat accident involving migrants, French writer Vincent Delecroix raises uneasy questions about accountability and human empathy

A deeply distressing speculation about machine intelligence and human failures

Banu Mushtaq captures the everyday trials and tribulations of Muslim women with candour

Two writers analyse Pakistans use of several proxies to expand its geopolitical interests abroad. They explain why LeT is the most lethal and most loyal outfit of the Pakistani establishment, and why supporting militant groups has been part of the countrys strategic thinking for decades

Sacred is a reminder of the symbiotic relationship people have with plants. And the date of India is one of the 52 featured in the new book by Vasudha Rai

People are increasingly crowding out common sense with fake news and lies, writes historian Mark Lilla

In a refreshingly honest memoir, Puja Pujara, wife of Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, shares her personal journey through the emotional highs and lows of professional cricket

Dasgupta & Co. reflects on the enduring relevance of the poet, whose works continue to resonate daily with readers in Kolkata, despite shifting priorities

The Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman reviewed Nirmala Lakshmans book The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community for The Book Review journal

Compiled from over a decade of notebooks, the Nobel winnersMemories of Distant Mountainsis an unusual memoir indeed

Veterans on how India should deal with Pakistan post Pahalgam

Mehak Jamals debut collection hopes to ensure love conquers all odds, but is that really possible in conflict-ridden Kashmir?

This debut novel combines mystery and horror to explore themes such as patriarchy, female complicity and inherited trauma

In the first novel after his 2021 Nobel Prize, Abdulrazak Gurnah gives us both hope and despair, showcasing once again his masterly touch

By writing about his fall and the aftermath, Hanif Kureishi has created a book that will give courage to the hopeless

The Nigerian authors latest,Dream Count, may not be perfect, but the storyteller in her nevertheless dazzles

Writers chronicle stories from preventable wars and horrors in the hope that some lessons will be learnt for the future. Even if sincere warnings and fervent appeals dont work, civil society and the press must continue to write and document atrocities and excesses

The abstract nature of this story, 40 years in the making, does not take away from the Japanese masters gentle handling ofrelationships

Both German nationalism and German denial-of-history are on trial in this auto-fictional novel

Real life memories get a fictional twist in Shadrachulu, a food memoir with stories dedicated to the six tastes savoured in the Ugadi pachadi

In this new book, six indigenous women artists share their dreams with artworks depicting female friendships, education for all, and more

The Peruvian novelist, journalist and politician trained his lens on dictators, the corrupt and the rich, firm in his belief that literature was a weapon

Psychologists and writers are linking the mental health crisis among teenagers to the rising use of digital technologies, a Pandoras box rewiring their brains. The way out, they say, is limiting social media use drastically for children, more unsupervised play, childhood independence and reading

Author GauZ doesnt shy away from questioning colonialism and capitalism, and his bookStanding Heavyunderlines this

Consistency, a self-made diet plan, and overcoming mental challenges helped Chennai-based Niraj Jha lose 57 kilos. He shares his story, and what it takes to be patient and keep at it

Guha uses the form of the Victorian novel to write about the people and disputes he witnessed in the capital city

Through the diary entries of a disappeared Palestinian, the novel translated by Sinan Antoon challenges readers to confront the constant erasure of a people and their heritage

The Chief Minister and The Spy had run into controversy over certain statements attributed to former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah on the abrogation of Article 370, which purportedly indicated that the veteran politician had privately backed the move

Entrepreneur Krishna Kumar Marayil talks about his debut book Crossing the Rubicon

Delhis popular book stores share their list of best reads for the season