From Remember This House to Shaheen Bagh: I Am Not Your Negro and the Global Struggle Over Identity
James Baldwin's I Am Not Your Negro is more than a book about race in America. This review explores how its reflections on identity, memory and representation resonate with Indian Muslims, Shaheen Bagh and contemporary debates on democracy
Policing the Republic: Rethinking Power, Policing and Democracy
More than a memoir, Policing the Republic sees former Intelligence Bureau Special Director Yashovardhan Azad examine policing, governance and democratic institutions, offering an insider's perspective on why meaningful police reform remains central to strengthening India's Republic
From Automated Lampposts to 9/11: The Unfiltered Travelogue of a Globetrotting Indian
Sundeep Bhutoria's My Life My Travels is an engaging travelogue that goes beyond sightseeing, weaving together humour, cultural encounters, vegetarian struggles, historic moments like 9/11 and a deepening appreciation for India's global legacy.
The Politics of Memory and Desire in Nalin Verma’s Sacred Unions and Other Stories
In Sacred Unions and Other Stories, Nalin Verma crafts unforgettable tales of love, memory, faith, and rural transformation, turning ordinary lives of Purvanchal into emotionally resonant literary experiences
Not Just a Daughter’s Story: Arundhati Roy’s Memoir Is India’s Mirror
I smiled. Particularly looking at the deliberately chosen cover. She could have picked anything, but— a bidi-smoking Arundhati Roy was quite impressive. Brave. I,...
Comrades and Comebacks: Saira Shah’s Book Sparks Debate on the Left’s Future in India
Saira Shah Halim’s Comrades and Comebacks was launched with Hamid Ansari, Brinda Karat, Zameer Uddin Shah, and others reflecting on the Left’s contested legacy. Speakers warned against rising inequality, authoritarianism, and communalism, while Halim urged a radical but non-violent response, insisting the Left remains crucial in shaping India’s future.
