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Talking climate with kids

There is a refreshing change from the environmental studies textbooks of yore that assigned children a to-do list of cautionary measures such as closing taps and switching off fans

Why Indian democracy is thriving

A book on the movements aimed at upholding democracy since the BJP came to power argues that the mere existence of these alliances makes it difficult to claim that democracy is under attack in India

How to teach history

Professor Krishna Kumar's book explores the practical challenges of teaching history within the constraints of timetables and textbooks

Making India a fraternity

Historian Rajmohan Gandhi's book compels us to contemplate one of the foundational principles enshrined in our Constitution, without which the integrity of the nation can be in jeopardy

Rites of passage

This is a book that deserves to be read widely for the lessons that death can teach the living

The bigotry of the victim

This is a disturbing book, and a much-needed one, because the obsession with appearance continues to thrive in spaces where gay men seek romance, sex and companionship

A 'pop-up yatri' introspects

If you are keen to explore what Rahul Gandhi's politics of love might look and feel like, scientist-turned-journalist Dilip D'Souza's book offers just that-from the ringside

Beyond the 'chameleon' strategy

Drawing on his four decades of experience across sectors, Harit Nagpal's book offers actionable nuggets for anyone who worries about becoming obsolete as things change and they struggle to keep pace

Young and marginalised

Why should older people in politics make room for younger ones to take on the reins? Sudhanshu Kaushik's book delves into this and more to explore the indifference of the youth towards politics

Teachable moments in unrestrained capitalism

The book is an intriguing study of a company that promised to revolutionise Indian education but ended up dealing a massive blow to the very sector of which it was seen as a leader

Hindutva's star culture warriors

The book builds on his experience as a journalist tracking the ascent of Hindu nationalism in the country and reporting on hate crimes

#MeToo beyond the Global North

A collection of essays explores the nuanced dynamics of the MeToo movement in India and South Africa, delving into questions of origin, evolution, and the appropriation of the narrative

Sikhs in their infinite variety

"The Assamese Sikhs have often been belittled because they cannot speak or read Punjabi and are hence also referred to as spurious Sikhs or kachche Sikh," says Singh

Redefining patriotism

It would be foolish to have global aspirations and not engage with our own neighbour

A plea for peace

In the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, can we choose peace over taking sides?

Not fair, is it?

A new OTT show delves into Indian society's fixation with fairness and the unsettling consequences it may have for many

Author Amitav Ghosh on poppy fields, shifting mountains and eco-anxiety

A prolific writer, Ghosh talks to Chintan Girish Modi about ec0-anxiety, his passion for cooking, and Waheeda Rehman

Indian publishing turns the page on translations, as demand rises

Publishers point to growing appetite for varied voices, backed by private and public funding for translated works

A change of heart

A heartfelt letter to the Chief Justice, appealing for the consideration of marriage equality, emphasises why it is such an emotive issue for so many parents

The dissident lens

A historian offers an immersive experience in tracing the history of protest at FTII, Pune