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Jagged notes

A novel on sexual violence, this story goes beyond questions of victimisation or survival.
Shinie Antony
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New books on the shelves

Ghosts of the past, a detective story, a dispassionate account of the reservation policy, and more.
Book Review

Up against the establishment: ‘Students Won’t Be Quiet’ documents student struggles

This collection shines a light on how students fight myriad forms of injustice on and off campus.
Siddarth Muralidharan
Interview

P. Sainath: ‘I wrote this book for the people in it’

In conversation with the journalist and author of The Last Heroes: Foot Soldiers of Indian Freedom.
Anupama Katakam

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Being human

Recent translations of two novels give an idea of the evolving landscape of Bengali literature.
Debapriya Basu

New books on the shelves

Speculative fiction, pen portrait of 1950s’ India, a book on bibliophily, and more.
Barry O’Brien: “I think there is a good balance in the The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community between what is ‘serious’ and what is ‘fun.’”

Barry O’Brien: A buffet treat on Anglo-Indians

Interview with the quizmaster, educationist, motivational speaker, and author.
Soumitra Das
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When the twain met

A fascinating story made out of real-life adventures of three Bavarian scientist-explorers in 19th-century India.
Anusua Mukherjee
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Master of beauty

Vikramajit Ram takes us inside the Mughal artist’s breathtaking paintings in this novella.
Geeta Doctor
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