14 fabulous new children’s books for kids of all ages
As India celebrates Children’s Day on November 14, we bring to you 14 new children’s books about India and the world that kids of all ages will love.
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One-Eyed Mama finds life lessons in Morgan Housel’s ‘The Psychology of Money’
One-Eyed Mama aka Aekta Kapoor reads Morgan Housel’s bestseller ‘The Psychology of Money’ and finds life wisdom tucked in between the tips on business and finance.
From shame to digital snooping, this new book explores the experience of menstruation in South Asia
Edited by human-rights lawyer Farah Ahamed, the new anthology ‘Period Matters’ is an in-depth look at how menstruation is perceived and experienced in South Asia.
Ambition, power, whim – behind the world’s most famous fashion magazine
The 130-year-old history of Vogue is not just a study in brand-building but also an overview of issues that have plagued Western society in this period – from war widows to consumerism, racism and sexism.
A journalist and ‘reluctant mother’ on the icky parts of Indian parenting no one talks about
Journalist Zehra Naqvi’s debut book ‘The Reluctant Mother’ chronicles her personal struggles of motherhood in a world that constantly tries to define her and who she should be.
Why India’s 2020 migrant-worker exodus needs to be recorded along with other historical mass migrations
Puja Changoiwala’s new book aptly captures the stark reality of millions of migrant labourers who had to trudge hundreds of miles to reach their homes after India’s 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
“Indian children are among the most sleep-deprived in the world”: New book for Indian parents offers baby-sleep guidance
Blending traditional wisdom and modern sleep research, this new book aims to be a sleep bible for modern Indian parents struggling with their child’s bedtime needs and habits.
How to become a global stock photo and other adventures in the time of the internet
In her new memoir, Durban writer Shubnum Khan shares how her face got plastered on billboards across the world, and other fascinating stories from her colourful life.
Para swimmer Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu and her legacy of determination
In her autobiography ‘Swimming Against the Tide’, para swimmer Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu shares her remarkable journey of battling obstacles and emerging a winner.
A Lebanese-Canadian’s search for ‘home’ through poetry, forgiveness and self-love
Poet-activist Najwa Zebian’s debut book draws life lessons from her experiences as a Muslim immigrant seeking the essence of ‘home’ all through her growing years.
A journey into Arunachal Pradesh through women’s poetry, fiction, essays and art
The new book ‘The Inheritance of Words: Writings from Arunachal Pradesh’ brings together diverse writings of women from this northeastern Indian state.
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.
Thought-Provoking Stories That Make You Question the Ideologies Imposed on You
‘Big Mistake’, a new anthology of essays by writers, influencers and pathbreakers, reminds us of all those difficult journeys we navigate at some point while growing up.
Arundhathi Subramaniam’s Encounters with 4 Women Mystics Who ‘Wear Only Themselves’
Acclaimed poet Arundhathi Subramaniam’s new book features four contemporary women who have chosen to transcend social barriers and walk the spiritual path alone.
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.
Hereabouts, Thereabouts: Book Review of Jhumpa Lahiri’s ‘Whereabouts’
A diehard fan of award-winning Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri reviews her new book ‘Whereabouts’, and is somewhat taken aback.
Reading a Caste Angle in an Agnostic Work is Limiting for Literary Freedom
In response to a reviewer reading a caste angle in a book that is largely unspecific about caste, Dr Bhargavi Chatterjea Bhattacharyya defends her literary freedom.
“We Need to Stop Glorifying the Sacrifices of Womxn”: Actor-Author Saloni Chopra
In her new book, actor and social-media star Saloni Chopra subverts fairytale endings and puts forward more feminist solutions instead.
Sai Paranjpye, Maker of 1980s’ Cult Classic Chashme Buddoor, on Bollywood Memories and a Creative Life
Book review of legendary Bollywood film director and screenwriter Sai Paranjpye’s autobiography ‘A Patchwork Quilt: A Collage of My Creative Life’
The Meaning of Mariah Carey: A Revealing Memoir of a Superstar’s Complex Life
Superstar Mariah Carey’s autobiography reveals details of her rocky childhood, her dedication to her music, and her traumatic first marriage.
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