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Books
Why Autobiographies Are the Need of the Hour
We must trust the magic of individual testimonies and let them strip the false tableau that rules the day.
What the Nation Wants to Read: Life of a Writer in Fawning Times
The writers say at the very outset, that their intention is to not be political, forgetting that the political is personal and the personal is always political.
Book Review | Trevor Noah’s ‘Born a Crime’ is an Accidental Ode to His Remarkable Mother
Trevor’s mother, Patricia, is the book's real hero – obviously reflecting the huge admiration Noah has for her.
A Disgruntled ‘GoT’ Fan’s Unpopular Opinion on the Battle of Winterfell
We were served watered-down fare instead of what should have been a battle for the ages.
‘Always Remember Context, and Never Disregard Intent’: Should We Read More Empathetically?
The call for empathy might seem theoretically naive. Yet we can’t function socially without making inferences about others’ motivations.
Experts Explain the Real Life Questions Behind ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and the Harry Potter Universe
From witching equality to what we'd see if we looked in a real Mirror of Erised, researchers explore the magic of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.