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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

His recently released book of poems, titled The Keys We Keep Hidden: Wisdom and Verse to Open Doors, is a result of deep attentiveness to what unfolds in everyday life

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

From memoirs to history book and genre-defying novels, what influential figures had on their nightstands, and why it mattered

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

The book brings together her field adventures, scientific insight, and childhood memories to show how insects shape our ecosystems

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

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

The latest in the much-loved picture books series by Ashok Rajagopalan is about the gentle elephants sleep troubles

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

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

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

Bhutanese author on her memoir, and the role of Bhutans monarchy in its modernisation

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

Where science has failed to effectively communicate consciousness and the bridge between brain and mind, authors have managed it flawlessly

Diplomat-poet Abhay K. launches a singable English version of the Hanuman Chalisa, blending poetic rhythm with devotional spirit.

Jilly Coopers book Rivals found a new generation of fans when it was made into a series for Disney+ in 2024

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

The evening featured discussions and conversations on the book and Indias relationship with China