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.
A Delhi-born travel journalist reviews John Zubrzycki’s The Shortest History of Delhi: eight cities, 1,000+ years, Mughals, the Raj and Sufi saints. Continue reading The Shortest History of Delhi by John Zubrzycki: Book Review
Explore Francis Fukuyama’s In the Realm of the Last Man. A reflective review on power, thymos, foreign policy blunders, and the resurgence of authoritarianism. Continue reading In the Realm of the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama: Rethinking Democracy
Rajesh Sharma’s The Impossible Startup offers a practical look at entrepreneurship, founder resilience, customer focus and building a business from scratch. Continue reading “Peon to President”: The Impossible Startup
Janice Hallett’s A Box Full of Murders: Death at the Museum is a clever, engaging mystery that blends childhood curiosity, museum treasures, journalism and two long-separated murders. Continue reading A Box Full of Murders: Death at the Museum by Janice Hallett
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
