Culture & Affairs is a deep dive into the narratives that shape our modern world, moving beyond the noise of the 24-hour news cycle. Here, we explore the intersection of international relations, societal trends, and intellectual history. Books, biographies, cultural criticism, society, and the stories that shape public life. Whether through a lens of geopolitical analysis or a study of local traditions, this section offers a curated look at the ideas and events defining our collective future. Discover global perspectives that challenge the status quo and bridge the gap between world news and personal meaning.
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
Move over Twilight! Shannaaya Chopra’s ‘The Turning’ brings werewolves to Mumbai’s Aarey Colony. Read our review of this fresh, culturally rooted YA fantasy. Continue reading The Turning by Shannaaya Chopra: Werewolves in Mumbai
Find a hug for your soul! Curl up with these heartwarming movies and series for a joyful day. My curated list of OTT gems focuses on trust, family, and the beauty of the Slow Life. Continue reading Heartwarming Movies & Series to Stream for Joyful Days
Review of Reacher: Exit Strategy (Book 30). Lee & Andrew Child deliver a high-octane thriller as Reacher uncovers an international war-for-profit conspiracy in Baltimore. Continue reading Reacher: Exit Strategy by Lee Child & Andrew Child
Sujeev Shakya’s Nepal 2043 offers a data-driven roadmap to transform Nepal into a high-income, ‘land-linked’ country by 2043. Explore the five pillars: hydropower, digital, agriculture, tourism, and diaspora. Essential reading for South Asian development. Continue reading Nepal 2043 by Sujeev Shakya: A Futuristic Roadmap for Prosperity
A gripping review of Harinder S. Sikka’s The Chabimaster — a true-story espionage thriller exploring RAW, nuclear secrets, and South Asian geopolitics. Continue reading A Review of Harinder S. Sikka’s The Chabimaster
Explore the world’s most legendary heists, from the 1963 Great Train Robbery to the Louvre art thefts and the mystery of D.B. Cooper. See the true crime stories! Continue reading World’s Most Famous Heists
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