Rice, A Global History
Rice has a story that is anything but typical while being one of the most universal meals. "Not even the smartest housewife can cook without rice." From the earliest paddies…
Shahruk Ahmed Mazumdar
Power and Purpose: Rediscovering Indian Foreign Policy in Amrit Kaal
The course of events and legacy of India's foreign policy were critically examined by Harsh V. Pant and Anant Singh Mann in their understanding of the world. Assessing the order…
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Life, Politics, and Struggle
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was one of the most well-known independence fighters in India. He was also an influential figure whose ideas still inspire and guide many people today. Based…
Gaza: A History
Professor Jean-Pierre Filiu's book, Gaza: A History, which John King translated, is divided into five sections and sixteen chapters. It covers the history of Gaza from the time of the…
The Gujaratis—A Portrait of a Community
'The Gujaratis—A Portrait of a Community', Salil Tripathi's most recent book, aims to draw attention to the uncommon traits of Gujaratis that the outside world is ignorant of. Gujaratis are…
Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-77
"Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-77", Abhishek Choudhary's biography of the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, captures his early years and reveals how Vajpayee handled political and…
In Pursuit of Democracy by Najma Heptulla
In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines, written by Najma Heptulla, is a fascinating account of her political career in India. Her remarkable career is covered in the book, including…
SC’s landmark judgement on UP Madrasa Act
On November 5, 2024, the Supreme Court (SC) declared the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, with the exception of the sections permitting the…
India: A Linguistic Civilisation
Every language has a different way of organising the world based on how it interprets time and space. A language is a distinct way of thinking as well as a…
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