A Young Woman Chronicles Her ‘Cheerful Fight’ with Cancer Before It Takes Her Life
A new memoir, ‘Tales from the Tail End’, follows the ‘cheerful fight’ that Ananya Mukherjee had with cancer, before she eventually loses the battle.
Category: Books
Yes! Women Can Be Happily Unmarried! This New Book Has Proof
Why can’t Indians accept that women can be happy even when single? The 12 women in Kalpana Sharma’s new anthology ‘Single by Choice’ are examples.
The Enigma Endures: Sunanda Pushkar and Her Complicated Story
The gripping biography of the ill-fated Sunanda Pushkar brings to life her eventful existence and remarkable journey.
Why We’re Reading Amita Kanekar and Elif Shafak This Month
Two gripping novels by two commanding literary voices have us hooked.
5 Extraordinary Indian Women Poets You Need to Read
We pick five of India’s most acclaimed women poets you should know about, and ask them to share a favourite poem.
Depression Is Not Weakness: This Book of 10 Real Stories Busts Myths
Amrita Tripathi and Arpita Anand have used real-life stories in their book Real Stories of Dealing with Depression to emphasise the pressing need to prioritise mental health in India.
“Despite Attempts to Erase Them, Female Mystics’ Voices Have Endured” — Arundhathi Subramaniam
One of India’s greatest living poetesses, Arundhathi Subramaniam brings together a writer’s mastery and a mystic’s inspiration to her art.
“Being Loud or ‘Besharam’ is The Only Way We Will Survive”
In her new book ‘Besharam’, author Priya Alika Elias breaks down taboos around dating, love and sex.
From Queens to Doctors: 3 New Non-Fiction Books on Women, By Women
We review the latest non-fiction titles with women at the top and centre.
These 7 Kids’ Books Will Enchant Both You and Your Child!
Here are seven remarkably fresh titles that your kids (and you!) will love reading.
How a Former Dental Surgeon Gave the Idea of ‘Jugaad’ an Innovative New Makeover
Author Simone Ahuja has revolutionised the idea of ‘jugaad’ – her research on frugal innovation and creative improvisation helps large organisations optimise output.
“There Is Perfect Harmony Between Indian Tradition and Modern Science”
In her new book ‘The Source’, Dr Tara Swart blends her experience in neuroscience with life coaching to help people achieve their fullest potential.
Their Book for Children Has Not One But 50 Extraordinary Heroines
An interview with Ishita Jain and Naomi Kundu, authors of the new children’s book ‘The Girl Who Went to the Stars and Other Extraordinary Lives’.
“The Sabarimala Conflict is a Case of Brahminical Patriarchy” – Author Lekshmy Rajeev
What’s the historical and ground reality of women’s entry into Sabarimala? Author Lekshmy Rajeev, who has done extensive research on the temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in Kerala, shares her views.
“Women’s Voices Have Been Stifled Far Too Long” – Author Shuchi Singh Kalra Gets Candid
“Our traumatic experiences shape us the most,” says Shuchi Singh Kalra. The best-selling author shares her views on gender bias and social taboos.
Tell Us: Do Books by Female Authors in India Get Equal Visibility?
Are women authors being reviewed and showcased as often as men?
Our Top Three Books of the Month Take You To Another World
From fantasy to the darker side of reality, here are our top three book recommendations for this month.
Three Love-Themed Book Recommendations for the Month
Jojo Moyes’ new novel ‘Still Me’, ‘The Only Story’ by Julian Barnes and ‘Eleven Ways to Love’ should be on your must-read list this month.
February Book Recommendations: Kamila Shamsie, Emma Glass and a Surprise
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie, Peach by Emma Glass, and an old book that MUST make it to your reading list this month.
“I Have a Very Low Boredom Threshold” – Inside a Bestselling Author’s Mind
For author and columnist Kiran Manral, writing has been a process of self-discovery, and, like her books, she is peeling away layers of social conditioning as she goes along.
Women Authors and Hosts Lead the Way at Penguin’s 30-Venue Readathon
The venues – mostly run by women – were hand-picked in acknowledgement of the selfless role they have played in their communities. Women authors, too, stepped up to do their bit.
Hillary Clinton and Jesmyn Ward Are Our Must-Read Authors This Month
Get your hands on these books right away.
Why Is Erotica Considered Sinful, Asks Author Shradha Singh
One of the few women authors from India to write erotic novels, Shradha Singh holds pragmatic opinions about extramarital sex, and says monogamy does not exist.
Wife Sweta Spills the Beans on Life with Author-Filmmaker Aditya Kripalani
Being the woman behind a successful man is a role that takes faith, sacrifice and oodles of love. But it’s a rewarding one too, finds Sweta Chhabria Kripalani.
