Md Akhlaq

Once, the Valiat name opened doors, turned heads, and carried a legacy of wealth and influence. Now, in America, it is just another foreign surname, stripped of history and prestige. Sanam Mahloudji’s debut novel tells the story of a family grappling with this fall from grace, their past grandeur clashing with the reality of exile and r…Read more

Crime is never just about the act; it is about the people, the motives, and the tangled confluence of desires that drive them. In A Pulp Fiction Textbook, V M Devadas turns the genre inside out, crafting a narrative where the dead speak, their voices guiding the reader through a labyrinth of murder, illicit trade, and forbidden passions. This is…Read more

Set against the enigmatic landscape of Nagaland, Cry of the Hornbill unravels a chilling mystery where tradition, politics, and the supernatural collide. When young photojournalist Tanya Singh is found decapitated during the Hornbill Festival, the quiet town of Kohima is thrust into turmoil. Inspector John Angami, a seasoned yet weary officer, is…Read more

Flipping through Alwan-e-Nemat (Colours of the Table) is like stepping into the lavish kitchens of Emperor Jehangir and Empress Nur Jehan, where every dish tells a story of grandeur and indulgence. This exquisite sixteenth-century Persian manuscript, now translated into English for the first time, is a rare glimpse into the Mughal culinary…Read more

Akansha Karan’s novel is an intriguing exploration of generational trauma, toxic relationships, and the silent wounds that shape families over time. Through an emotionally charged narrative, the story unravels the complex ways in which unresolved pain passes from one generation to the next, creating patterns that seem almost inescapable. Yet, at i…Read more

The Game of Death @authorhimanshu

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In the quiet hills of Tamil Nadu near Kodaikanal lays a small town of Vattankal, Aliza , a student of St. Bishop School receives a cryptic diary filled with ominous tasks each carrying life-altering consequences. she stumbles upon a mysterious package after her farewell party.…Read more

Review of How India Scaled Mt G20 by Amitabh Kant

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How India Scaled Mt G20 by Amitabh Kant gives readers a rare glimpse into India’s leadership during its G20 presidency. The book takes us behind the scenes, showing how India, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, navigated one of the most complex global gatherings d…Read more

Marketing is more than just catchy slogans and eye-catching ads—it’s an intricate game of human psychology. This book peels back the layers, revealing the raw, unfiltered mechanisms that make us buy things we don’t need, stay hooked on apps longer than we intend, and believe we’re making independent choices when, in reality, someone else is nud…Read more

Almost Perfect, But Mostly Not is a beautifully crafted
and thought-provoking collection of 14 short stories,
each offering a refreshing and engaging experience for
readers. These stories are deeply rooted in the realities
of society and the people within it, making them highly
relatable to anyone who picks up this book,

One such story,…Read more

This book is a compelling fusion of poetic emotions, introspection, and resilience, capturing the complexities of pain, hope and transformation with striking clarity. The evocative imagery and layered symbolism create a deeply immersive experience, allowing each piece to resonate beyond the surface. The use of metaphors, such as the balloon as a…Read more

Rania Naim’s All The Words I Should Have Said is a poetry collection that primarily focuses on love, heartbreak, and loneliness. While the blurb suggests it explores broader themes like life’s highs and lows, new beginnings, and personal growth, the book mostly revolves around relationships.

Some readers, especially those hoping for ref…Read more

Beirut Station is set during the brutal Israel-Hezbollah war in the summer of 2006, a time when Beirut is once again caught in the crossfire. The city is being torn apart by relentless bombings, and its people are desperately fleeing to safety. Amid the chaos, intelligence agencies are locked in a deadly game of espionage Mossad and the CIA…Read more

Who Dares Wins by Lt Gen YK Joshi

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This beautifully written memoir is a personal and riveting account of a soldier’s journey from humble and ordinary beginnings to the highest ranks of the Indian Army. With a mix of gripping battlefield narratives and insightful reflections on leadership, the book offers a rare glimpse into t…Read more

Children’s books often walk a fine line between imagination and meaningful lessons, and On God’s TV does this exceptionally well. Through four engaging stories—Sara: The Fussy Eater, Balu and the Storm, The Twin Sisters, and The Noisy Clock—young readers embark on journeys of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and decision-making.…Read more

This Thing Called Love @author_deblina

In the kernel of Paris, where love pervades in atmosphere like the scent of fresh baguettes, Amaira and Deven embark on a journey neither fully chose but one that decisively changes them. Can love be your saviour? This story spines this question into a drap of quite heartaches, stolen glimpses and…Read more

Beyond the Courtroom: Reflections on Law, Constitution, and Nation @hayhouseindia

Fali S. Nariman’s Beyond the Courtroom is not merely a book; it is a portal into the life and mind of one of India’s most respected jurists, a man who has tirelessly championed the principles of justice, equity, and constitutional integrity. This anthology, wit…Read more

Book Review: Inside the Terrifying World of Jaish-e-Mohammed by Dr. Abhinav Pandya @harpercollinsin

Dr. Abhinav Pandya’s Inside the Terrifying World of Jaish-e-Mohammed is not a book one merely reads; it is a dense, unnerving experience that pulls you into the labyrinthine corridors of one of the most fearsome terrorist organizations in South…Read more

On a frosty November morning in 2016, the Nagrota Army Base in Jammu and Kashmir became the stage for an unthinkable act of terror, a chilling reminder of the fragile line between peace and chaos. The attack, orchestrated by heavily armed infiltrators driven by a calculated thirst for revenge, was more than a military assault—it was a strike at t…Read more

Review: Greatest Poetry Ever Written

In pages vast, where words take flight,
Lies a treasure trove of pure delight.
The Greatest Poetry Ever Written, it seems,
Is a boundless sea of poets’ dreams.

Here, Shakespeare’s sonnets timelessly sing,
Of love, of time, of life’s fleeting spring.
Frost’s paths diverge, his woods grow deep,…Read more