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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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.
‘The Good Girls’: Sonia Faleiro’s Chilling Chronicle of the 2014 Hanging of Two Teens in Uttar Pradesh
Award-winning author Sonia Faleiro’s latest work of nonfiction follows the mysterious death of two teen girls found hanging from a tree in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, in 2014.
Laughter strategy: these Stanford educators tell you how to use humour to your advantage
A new book ‘Humour, Seriously’ by Stanford’s Dr Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas shows you how to build levity into your life and work.
Book review: JK Rowling’s new children’s book ‘The Ickabog’
The back-story of the book adds spectacularly to its allure, and the India connection makes it very special for readers in this part of the world.
Book review: stigma and survival in Bani Basu’s ‘A Plate of White Marble’
Bengali scholar Bani Basu’s novel ‘A Plate of White Marble’ — first published in 1990 in Bengali — gives English readers their first authentic taste of a stunning literary classic.
The Perfect Read for Those Who Haven’t Tried Vipassana, and Those Who Have
Journalist Gayatri Jayaraman’s new memoir about her vipassana experience ‘Sit Your Self Down’ accomplishes a rare feat.