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Column | Top books to read in November

Big-hearted stories, with a dash of the weird and unfamiliar

28 Nov 2025 9:42 am
Review of anthology Whose UrduIs It Anyway?, edited by Rakhshanda Jalil

Jalil puts together an inspiring collection of stories by non-Muslim Urdu writers

28 Nov 2025 8:52 am
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

28 Nov 2025 6:30 am
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

28 Nov 2025 6:05 am
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

28 Nov 2025 6:00 am
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

28 Nov 2025 5:00 am
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

27 Nov 2025 8:30 am
The many worlds of Aparna Sen

As Aparna Sen turns 80, two new books trace the actor-directors trailblazing journey in cinema and theatre

21 Nov 2025 2:21 pm
Aparajith Ramnaths Visvesvaraya biography wins NIF Prize

Aparajith Ramnath traces the life and work of one of Indias most famous engineers of the 20th century

21 Nov 2025 6:15 am
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

21 Nov 2025 6:10 am
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

15 Nov 2025 3:05 pm
Brush with danger | Review of Kaushik Sridhars Kidnapped by Hezbollah

An Australian doctor of Indian origin recalls his harrowing experience in West Asia

14 Nov 2025 6:00 am
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

13 Nov 2025 4:24 pm
Daily Quiz: On Stan Lee

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

12 Nov 2025 5:23 pm
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

12 Nov 2025 3:32 pm
The Booker Prize 2025 | Read about the nominated titles here

The winner of the 50,000 prize will be announced on November 10

8 Nov 2025 6:10 am
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

8 Nov 2025 6:10 am
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

7 Nov 2025 10:33 am
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

7 Nov 2025 6:30 am
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

7 Nov 2025 6:11 am
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

7 Nov 2025 6:05 am
49th International Kolkata Book Fair to begin from January 22

The theme country for the 49thedition of the annual book fair is Argentina

3 Nov 2025 11:47 pm
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

3 Nov 2025 6:10 am
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

31 Oct 2025 6:05 am
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

30 Oct 2025 3:38 pm
Kiran Desai on her new novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, shortlisted for Booker Prize 2025

Desai lovingly reconstructs a bygone time, a museum of a past India, in her novel

30 Oct 2025 1:26 pm
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

24 Oct 2025 12:26 pm
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

24 Oct 2025 6:00 am
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

23 Oct 2025 8:30 am
What is In Medias Res?

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.

17 Oct 2025 4:40 pm
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

17 Oct 2025 12:45 pm
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

17 Oct 2025 6:30 am
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

17 Oct 2025 6:15 am
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

17 Oct 2025 6:05 am
Emerald Fennells Wuthering Heights: What would Emily Bront think?

Emerald Fennells sexy, scandalous take on Wuthering Heights promises sweat, desire, and fiercely divided opinions. As a lifelong Emily Bront fan, Im not entirely horrified. But does it do the story justice?

16 Oct 2025 10:53 am
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.

15 Oct 2025 2:58 pm
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

11 Oct 2025 7:09 pm
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

11 Oct 2025 3:46 pm
Making sense: On Krasznahorkai and the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025

Krasznahorkai gets recognition for melancholic stories in an absurd world

11 Oct 2025 12:10 am
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.

10 Oct 2025 3:29 pm
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

10 Oct 2025 6:30 am
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.

9 Oct 2025 4:33 pm
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

6 Oct 2025 3:34 pm
Interview | Andrew Miller on his Booker-shortlisted novel, The Land in Winter

The author draws on fragments from his childhood, examining a transformative time in 1960s Britain

3 Oct 2025 6:15 am
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

1 Oct 2025 8:30 am
Daily Quiz: On World Translation Day

On International Translation Day, test your knowledge of the art and profession that bridges languages, cultures, and nations

30 Sep 2025 5:04 pm
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

27 Sep 2025 8:25 am
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

27 Sep 2025 8:22 am