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‘The Majnu Ka Tilla Diaries’ Reveals Tibetan Empowerment in India
Photographer Serena Chopra's black and white images of the Tibetan colony in Delhi are an intimate and empathetic peek into the refugees' struggle for identity.
Book Review: All the Lovers in the Night
Meiko Kawakami lures her reader with a touching title, and a prologue resonating with it. She prepares us for a story that we may have read, heard or watched …
Book Review: Why It’s Not Easy to Become a Man in Today’s India
Shannon Philip’s new book shows the fragilities that drive the aggression of young men in Delhi.
In Exile From the Times: Keki Daruwalla’s ‘Going’
A review of Keki Daruwalla's latest collection of short stories, 'Going'.
Book Review: Soli Sorabjee and His Illustrious Career
'It is not a conventional biography as Chandrachud gives readers an insight into the key political and legal events that shaped Sorabjee’s life.'
Book Review: A Peek Into Krishnamurti Schools and a Different Approach To Learning
Ashwin Prabhu's book on Krishnamurti schools raises some concerns through its omissions.
Book Review: Through 50 Names, Rasheed Kidwai Reminds Us of India’s Pre-2014 Political History
In spite of some shortcomings, 'Leaders, Politicians, Citizens' provides a reliable impression on the prominent names of post-independent India.
Review: A Bengali Novella on the Complexities of Migration
Bitan Chakraborty’s novella 'Redundant', translated by Malati Mukherjee, seeks to find answers through the eyes of migrant workers.
Book Review: Gloves and Gumboots Don’t Help, Manual Scavenging Has to Go
Years after publication, Bhasha Singh's 'Unseen' remains the go-to account for a look into how pervasive and cruel this casteist practice is in India.