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A Lingering Unhomeliness: Book Review of Devi Yesodharan’s “The Outsiders”Yesodharan’s new novel is a commendable addition to diaspora literature from India
Jan 20
Jan 20
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A Gentle Guide to Grief and Healing: Book Review of Sonali Gupta’s “You Will Be Alright”In “You Will Be Alright: A Guide to Navigating Grief”, Sonali Gupta takes us on a journey through an emotional labyrinth…
Dec 30, 2024
Dec 30, 2024
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A Lyrical Ecofeminist Tale: Book Review of Sonali Prasad’s “Glass Bottom”Set against the Arabian Sea, the novel narrates the interconnected lives of Gul, Arth, Luni, and Himmo — mother-daughter pairs who live by…
Sep 24, 2024
Sep 24, 2024
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A Quiet Rebellion: Book Review of Rupleena Bose’s “Summer of Then”Bose’s debut novel, Summer of Then, is an ambitious narrative that spans over a decade and moves between Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and…
Sep 7, 2024
Sep 7, 2024
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The Assamese in the Assam Agitation: Book Review of Dhrubajyoti Borah’s “The Rainbow Runners”“The Rainbow Runners” is everything other than a thriller; it’s a Naipaulesque literary drama.
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
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A Riveting Family Saga: Book Review of Gita Vishwanath’s “A Journey Gone Wrong”Gita Vishwanath’s “A Journey Gone Wrong” promises an intriguing family saga from its very first pages
Jul 20, 2024
Jul 20, 2024
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Amidst Cultures and Controversies: Book Review of Akshaya Bahibala’s “Bhang Journeys: Stories…… the subtitle of the book says: “Stories, Histories, Trips and Travels”. There couldn’t have been a better description for the book, for…
Jul 8, 2024
Jul 8, 2024
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Imaginative Realities and Ecological Futures: Book Review of Gigi Ganguly’s “Biopeculiar: Stories…Suspended between reality and fantasy, the narratives are efficacious in providing unique perspectives of the many worlds existing in the…
Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
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Caste Dynamics, Social Hierarchy in Modern India: Book Review of Ajay Navaria’s “Worlds Within…An analogy is drawn between class, caste, religion, gender, and nations using the framework of hierarchy.
Jun 21, 2024
Jun 21, 2024
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Pioneering the Revival of Bharatanatyam and Indian Arts: Book Review of V.R.“Rukmini Devi Arundale: Arts Revivalist and Institution Builder” offers an extensive and captivating look into the life of Rukmini Devi…
Jun 18, 2024
Jun 18, 2024
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Navigating through Storms: Book Review of Boria Majumdar’s “Banned: A Social Media Trial”This book follows his struggles after the “social media trial” that he was subjected to, which branded him guilty even before any committee…
Jun 2, 2024
Jun 2, 2024
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From Belwa to Bollywood: Book Review of Piyush Pandey’s “Manoj Bajpayee: The Definitive Biography”A remarkable tribute to an actor who has redefined the parameters of Indian cinema.
May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024
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A Flash of Literary Brilliance: Book Review of Pujith Gayon’s “Once Upon a Blink”Gayon is a trailblazer in the field of flash fiction in India
May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
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Toys Beyond Play: Book Review of Sudha G. Tilak’s “The Great Toy Debate”Sudha G. Tilak makes the reader look at various opposing concepts… in a simple yet practical way.
May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024
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“Who Decides What Madness Is?”: Book Review of Shefali Tripathi Mehta’s “People on Our Roof”Mehta’s use of the child’s perspective is impressive. It offers an honest portrayal of children raised in dysfunctional families.
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
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Leadership for a Greener Future: Book Review of Rajiv Peshawaria’s “Sustainable Sustainability: Why…Rajeev Peshawaria does make an honest attempt to pursue the readers through many case studies.
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
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A Chronicle of Resistance: Book Review of Meena Kandasamy’s “Tomorrow Someone Will Arrest You”“Tomorrow Someone Will Arrest You” is, in every way possible, the quintessential Kandasamy
Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
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Pirate of the Konkan: Book Review of Sohail Rekhy’s “Angria: A Historical Odyssey”“Angria: A Historical Odyssey” stands as a comprehensive portrayal of Angre, noticeably absent from mainstream media.
Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
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Harnessing the Power of Personal Narratives — Book Review of Gezim Gashi’s “Unlocked: The Power of…How we are shaped by our stories about our “selves.”
Oct 7, 2023
Oct 7, 2023
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Existential Meditations, Gendered Perspectives: Book Review of Shikhandin’s “The Woman on…Shikhandin’s latest novella is a deliberation on life, death, and womanhood.
Mar 21, 2024
Mar 21, 2024