Thoughtful engagements with books, literature, and ideas that influence culture, consciousness, and contemporary thought.
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
Explore books from South Asia and beyond that examine history, politics, conflict, migration, identity and the stories that continue to shape our world. Continue reading Books That Defy Time, Politics & Borders
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
Polish Ambassador Piotr Świtalski discusses Mickiewicz, national identity, Nobel laureates, and the magic of Indian bookstores. Read the full interview. Continue reading Reading Poland in India: Ambassador Piotr Świtalski on Literature, Identity and Connection
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
Fiction & Short Stories by Ambica Gulati. Explore short stories, fantasy, ecological fiction and humorous tales where imagination meets nature and mystery. Continue reading Fiction & Other Stories
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
