People of Gopallapuram is set in an eponymous village as India negotiates independence from the British. The village is going through rapid changes, both in its social structure and economic position as the colonial era wanes and a new India looms in the near future. Lovers, village leaders, tenant farmers and others who make up the village are all affected by this change as they navigate caste barriers development.
In Ki Rajanarayanan’s classic ode, translated by Shubashree Desikan, the humble south Indian village comes alive in a visceral, animated way, reminding us of our roots.
Megha Majumdar’s electrifying new novel, following her acclaimed New York Times bestseller A Burning—longlisted for the National Book Award—is set in a near-future Kolkata, India, ravaged by climate change and food scarcity, in which two families seeking to protect their children must battle each other. A piercing and propulsive tour de force.
In a near-future Kolkata beset by flooding and famine, Ma, her two-year-old daughter, and her elderly father are just days from leaving the collapsing city behind to join Ma’s husband in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After procuring long-awaited visas from the consulate, they pack their bags for the flight to America. But in the morning they awaken to discover that Ma’s purse, containing their treasured immigration documents, has been stolen.
Set over the course of one week, A Guardian and a Thief tells two stories: the story of Ma’s frantic search for the thief while keeping hunger at bay during a worsening food shortage; and the story of Boomba, the thief, whose desperation to care for his family drives him to commit a series of escalating crimes whose consequences he cannot fathom. With stunning control and command, Megha Majumdar paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of two families, each operating from a place of ferocious love and undefeated hope, each discovering how far they will go to secure their children’s future as they stave off encroaching catastrophe.
A masterful new work from one of the most exciting voices of her generation.
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A young woman dreams of her future husband and prepares for their wedding, despite never having met him in real life. An elderly man recalls a long-forgotten encounter with a mystical forest spirit. The death of a friend rekindles memories of a couple’s days in the revolutionary movement. Bani and Liam, two kindred souls, face numerous obstacles as they strive to be together in two separate tales. Aunty Nima and Uncle Ben’s love story stands as a timeless testament to enduring affection.
Easterine Kire’s stories are gentle yet profound, offering deep insights into the human condition. With a keen eye for detail, she captures the myriad hues of the human spirit. Exemplifying the storytelling tradition she belongs to, this collection features slice-of-life narratives and tales, painting a vivid picture of the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
When Ashish has to go to his mother’s workplace after school, he is sure he is in for the most boring time ever. But he couldn’t be more wrong!
His mother, Ruth, works in a bookstore where Ashish must team up with Kavya—the owner’s niece—to catch a bookshop ghost and nab a bookstore thief.
Will they succeed?
In Why the Constitution Matters Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delves into the profound significance of the Constitution in shaping the nation’s identity and governance. This insightful book offers readers a nuanced understanding of the Constitution’s role in protecting fundamental rights, ensuring justice and maintaining the rule of law. The author brings to the forefront his experience of nearly twenty-five years as a judge, making complex constitutional principles accessible to both legal professionals and common citizens. Through engaging narratives and real-life examples, he illustrates how the Constitution impacts everyday life and why it remains a cornerstone of democracy. The book covers themes such as democracy, free speech, pluralism, gender, environmental governance, dissent and landmark judgments that have shaped modern India.
Why the Constitution Matters is not just a book for legal scholars; it is a must-read for anyone who values democracy, justice and the rule of law. Discover why the Constitution is more than just a document; it is the foundation of a just and equitable society.
Pico Iyer has made more than one hundred retreats over the past three decades to a small Benedictine hermitage high above the sea in Big Sur, California. He’s not a Christian—or a member of any religious group—but his life has been transformed by these periods of time spent in silence. That silence reminds him of what is essential and awakens a joy that nothing can efface. It’s not just freedom from distraction and noise and rush: it’s a reminder of some deeper truths he misplaced along the way.
In Learning From Silence, Iyer travels deep into inner stillness and joy in his many seasons at the monastery, even as his life is going through constant change: houses burn, a parent dies, a daughter is diagnosed with cancer. He shares the revelations he experiences, alongside wisdom from other nonmonastics who have learned from adversity and inwardness. Most profoundly, he shows how solitude can be a training in community and companionship. In so doing, he offers a unique outsider’s view of monastic life—and of a group of selfless souls who have dedicated their days to ensuring there’s a space for quiet and recollection that’s open to us all.
Radiant, intimate, and gripping, Learning From Silence offers ageless counsel about the power of silence and what it can teach us about how to live, how to love, and, ultimately, how to die.
She weaves through the traffic, fresh flowers in hand. He brings your chai in a bustling tea-stall. Before you can ask their names, they disappear in the crowd.
On the streets of India, you often find a curious sight: chirpy kids scurrying about, catering to your every need, be it an urgent bicycle repair or a quick caffeine fix, their eyes sparkling with hopes and dreams.
They’re small — so small, they slip through the cracks. They are everywhere, yet they are invisible.
Chhotu, a collection of ten tales, is a glimpse into the world of every ‘Chhotu’ — the child behind the name, the broken-tooth smile, and their untold story of hope, resilience, and rebellion.
Do you remember the last Chhotu you met? Did you ask him his name?
