Portraits of Exile by Aaniya Asrani
The idea of home and being displaced from home is something that is difficult to explain to children. Yet, sadly, these displacements are the realities of our times. A series of three books, published by Katha and unified under the theme “Portraits of Exile” brings forth this much needed
Sitayana by Amit Majmudar- A modern and thought-provoking rendition
Sitayana highlights the genius of Amit Majmudar who gives a modern twist to a timeless saga keeping the essence intact. The contemporary linguistics, scenes at the forefront and minute details convince the reader that 'life is all about understanding the small
Oxygen Manifesto- a battle for the environment by Atulya Misra
In the midst of the election season we should be used to the idea of manifestos! How about one that completely changes the way you’ll look at politics- the Oxygen
Journaling- The stellar comeback of journals
Journaling assumes many different forms. As pervasive as modern technology is in our daily lives, sometimes a little journal can go a long way. Yes, journaling is en
Daisy Dolls by Cao Wenxuan and Zhao Lei
Karadi Tales brings forth a beautifully illustrated and translated Chinese folktale to India. Daisy Dolls, written by Cao Wenxuan and illustrated by Zhao Lei tells the tale of Hua, a doll maker who lives in a charming little town in
A ‘mantoness’ of being- Why Manto is relevant today, more than ever before
Manto, a Biographical drama based on the famous Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto, written and directed by Nandita Das, is a story that is probably more relevant today than ever before. It defines what ‘mantoness’ is all
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre – a 100 years on
When we ‘learn’ about Jallianwala Bagh in books of history as students, it is nowhere close to experiencing even a fragment of the pain and terror that the fateful massacre unleashed. At the centenary of this devastating incident, we pay homage to those who perished and those whose lives were never the same
Pops by Balaji Venkataramanan
Packed with humour but with a lot of sensitivity, Pops by Balaji Venkataramanan, published by Duckbill cruises the difficult terrain of writing stories that connect with and resonate with young readers
Not your usual memoir. ‘Anusual’ by Anu Aggarwal
We remember her as the fresh face from Aashiqui who won over the hearts of fans at the time. Anu Agarwal’s fame was short in duration, but she left a deep impact. Why did she leave the scene? What made her turn into spirituality? What was that one moment that changed her life forever? Anusual tells it all in her own
A Gujarat Here, A Gujarat There by Krishna Sobti, translated by Daisy Rockwell
Set against the backdrop of partition, A Gujarat Here, A Gujarat There by Krishna Sobti chronicles the journey of a sharp young woman who boldly negotiates her way through a time of immense