In Books & Fiction, we celebrate the power of the written word through in-depth book reviews, literary analysis, and original storytelling. From gripping contemporary thrillers to timeless classics and international literature, find your next great read and explore the themes that resonate across cultures. This section also houses my own fictional narratives and short stories—where imagination meets observation.
Explore the delicate web of life in Michiko Aoyama’s ‘Hot Chocolate on Thursday.’ A restorative reflection on Japanese healing fiction, stillness, and connection. Continue reading Michiko Aoyama’s Hot Chocolate on Thursday: A Sanctuary Beyond the Steam
From Khakee: The Bihar Chapter to his new thriller Police Affairs, IPS officer Amit Lodha on crime fiction, policing, and adaptation buzz. Continue reading Khakee Hero’s New Thriller: Is Police Affairs OTT-Ready?
Explore the complex world of cannabis in Bradley J. Borougerdi’s book. From Lord Shiva’s bhang to modern Western medicine, a review of a global botanical history. Continue reading Bradley J. Borougerdi’s Cannabis: From Shiva’s Elixir to Global Commodity
Explore the haunting true story of Vinu P., the ‘Corpse Collector’ of Aluva. A deep dive into Niyas Kareem’s poignant book on dignity in death, the hidden labour of Kerala’s fringes, and the constitutional questions of life after breath. Continue reading The Corpse Collector by Vinu P & Niyas Kareem
Discover the magic of Srivalli Rekha’s “Forests and Faeries.” A beautiful collection of 13 short stories for children that blends Indian storytelling, science, and folklore. Continue reading Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children
An objective look at an icon. Read my review of Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu, a balanced portrait of cinema, superstardom, and the controversies defining a cultural phenomenon. Continue reading Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu
Review of From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee & Tabeenah Anjum. Unraveling the caste politics, power struggles, and royal legacies of Rajasthan. Continue reading From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee and Tabeenah Anjum
In a world obsessed with 3-second hooks, Bill Bryson reminds us that life is a slow, multi-billion-year shuffle that deserves our undivided attention. Continue reading A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson: From Atoms to Ancestors
Queen of Treasures 