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.
Tiger man, burning bright A fascinating omnibus edition of writings and documents connected to Jim Corbett’s life and work.
A strong dose A fascinating and authoritative book on the opaque structure of India’s drug regulations.
‘Crycrycrycry…’ This serves as a document and a testament, a creative intervention on a continuum of silencing.
Jagged notes A novel on sexual violence, this story goes beyond questions of victimisation or survival.
New books on the shelves Ghosts of the past, a detective story, a dispassionate account of the reservation policy, and more.
Exploding a mythA book that critically evaluates the many alternatives to privatisation practised across the world, which are enough to disprove the there-is-no-alter
Revisiting 1857Kuldeep KumarThe articles enrich the understanding of the diverse aspects of the great uprising .
Heart of darknessShelley WaliaA remarkable work on history and world politics not just re-examining the past but shedding light on contemporary realities of terrorism, racism, prop
Islamic praxisThe scholar has added a new element of analysis to the already available works on the Gujarat pogrom by focussing on Muslim peace activists.
Life rests on waterA. G. NooraniOn the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right, essential for the full enjoyment of life.
Two legendsTwo recent books on Naushad Ali and Meena Kumari, stalwarts of Hindi cinema, are interesting and informative.
East, West and the middle pathShelley WaliaA compelling volume that provides both theoretical and realistic solutions to the contemporary challenges before good governance.
Constitutional dynamicsV. VENKATESANThe transformation of the Indian Constitution over the years and its flexibility in adapting to changing needs constitute an area of great interest fo
Atheists of MadrasOn a small band of freethinkers of the old Madras province who provoked anxiety and dread in missionary and religious circles.
Choices and strugglesB. Surendra RaoThe book encapsulates the righteous indignations of a sensitive historian who is unhappy with the way politics has been drifting into the narrow alley
Peace bearerVithal RajanThe book brings out many unknown facts about an extraordinary peace researcher.
Killing the messengerA. G. NOORANIOn the fate of envoys who speak the truth at the risk of blighting their future.
The great Indian family A strict population control policy sounds good on paper, but it ignores sociological correlations.
SlideshowThe hungry river Villages in West Bengal’s Malda and Murshidabad districts live under the constant threat of river erosion that eats up their homes overnight.
