Books open doors to people, places and ideas. In Books & Authors, we explore the written word through book reviews, author interviews, literary conversations and stories from the world of publishing, reading and writing.
Matcha on a Monday by Michiko Aoyama is a gentle book about Japan, good luck, life’s invisible threads, seasonal traditions and the Marble Café. Continue reading Matcha on a Monday by Michiko Aoyama: A Book of Good Luck
From military inquiry to a philosophical journey in Ladakh, Jeyamohan’s Chasing the Yeti examines human overreach, faith, and the wisdom of keeping mysteries alive in a changing world. Continue reading Chasing the Yeti: An Adventure in Snow by Jeyamohan
Celebrating 90 years of Cipla: learn how Dr. Khwaja Abdul Hamied’s vision of affordable healthcare transformed India’s pharmaceutical industry and touched lives worldwide. Continue reading 90 Years of Cipla: From Swadeshi to Global Healthcare
A thoughtful review of Tomichan Matheikal’s “The Simplest Guide to Religion,” exploring how a questioning brain led humans from animism to modern faith. Continue reading The Simplest Guide to Religion: From Animism to Modern Faith
Read our review of Manini Brar’s debut legal thriller, The Figure in the Fog. Discover how this gripping story bridges the gap between elite law and grassroots wisdom. Continue reading The Figure in the Fog by Manini Brar: Wit, Grit, and Courtroom Drama
Discover the inside story of Project Cheetah in this book review of Bringing the Cheetah Back to India. Learn how diplomatic statecraft saved a historic mission. Continue reading Bringing the Cheetah Back to India: Book Review
Discover our review of Omer Bartov’s Israel: What Went Wrong? Explore how a renowned genocide scholar critiques the nation’s shifting ethno-nationalism. Continue reading Omer Bartov’s Israel: What Went Wrong?: Haunted Past, Tainted Present
Psychologist and children’s author Dr Dale Atkins believes that nature is not a luxury for children but an essential part of healthy development. In this conversation, she discusses grandparents, storytelling, screen culture, illustrated books, and the enduring power of wonder. Continue reading Why Children Need Nature, Stories & Grandparents More Than Ever
