A ‘dating detox’ and a woman’s quest to awaken the divine feminine energy within her
Natasha Scripture’s intriguing memoir ‘Man Fast’ takes us through her romantic trysts and spiritual quest as she travels the globe for work and self-discovery.
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Amanda Craig’s ‘The Golden Rule’: A Feminist Thriller with a Political Twist
Amanda Craig’s ninth novel The Golden Rule, longlisted for this year’s Women Prize for Fiction, is both an imaginative thriller and a political commentary.
The Pandemic Through the Eyes and Reading List of a Bibliophile
From children’s books to romances to essays of healing and hope, Dr Shalini Mullick takes us through her reading list that evolved as India’s Covid crisis hit a peak.
When Everyone in the Family Has a Different Definition of Adventure
What is adventure? Can it be as much about going outwards as going within?
It’s Never Too Late to Educate Yourself or Start a New Career: Sci Fi Writer SB Divya
After working as an engineer for two decades, SB Divya now weaves incredible sci-fi tales in her second career as author.
The Matriarch Behind an Iconic Delhi Bookstore, and a Life Fuelled by Love
From a refugee who found love after Partition to an 88-year-old who continues to go to work, Bhag Bahri Malhotra has had quite a journey.
Two Books That Will Consume You This Month
‘The Giver of Stars’ by Jojo Moyes and ‘Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line’ by Deepa Anappara are our top reads for this month.
How the ‘Centring’ Technique Helped Me Deal with Stressful Situations
Sailaja Manacha’s new book ‘Step Up’ blends psychology and generative leadership practices to provide women with the necessary tools to become powerful leaders.
How the Gahilote Sisters Are Lighting Sparks of Joy Through Storytelling
Rachna Gahilote Bisht, Prarthana Gahilote and Shaguna Gahilote have dedicated their lives to lighting up minds with education and literature.
The Woman Behind India’s Human Library, Where the ‘Books’ Are People!
What happens when humans share their true stories in a safe space? Andaleeb Qureshi activated the Human Library in India to find out.
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.
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.
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.
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