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Chris van Tulleken's book reveals the hidden perils of processed foods

Some books change the way we think. Others change the way we live. Ultra-Processed People does both

Chris van Tulleken's book reveals the hidden perils of processed foods
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 11:05 PM IST

Sean Carroll's books decode the universe, blending physics with maths

Sean Carroll challenges the idea that math is not for everyone. In two volumes, he presents physics for amateurs with a touch of math that promises to become pop science classics

Sean Carroll's books decode the universe, blending physics with maths
Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

'Who is Equal': A unique look at equality and its legal complexities

At the base of the book is the author's contention that "there are multiple and often competing visions of what it means to be equal and how best to achieve that goal"

'Who is Equal': A unique look at equality and its legal complexities
Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 12:04 AM IST

American Bulk: A sharp take on consumer culture and overconsumption

American Bulk is always alert to the sudden sign that reveals meaning amid all the merch

American Bulk: A sharp take on consumer culture and overconsumption
Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 10:53 PM IST

Sakshi Malik's 'Witness' tells untold stories behind wrestlers' journey

In her memoir, Sakshi Malik doesn't hold back, revealing the untold parts of her story that the world missed while the cameras focused only on certain snippets

Sakshi Malik's 'Witness' tells untold stories behind wrestlers' journey
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 10:36 PM IST

Avoid mediocrity: Galloway's guide to mastering career and finances

In The Algebra of Wealth, Mr Galloway discusses why everyone, from an early age, must strive to achieve economic security

Avoid mediocrity: Galloway's guide to mastering career and finances
Updated On : 21 Nov 2024 | 3:20 PM IST

Anil Khandelwal's book explores leadership through self-awareness, empathy

Anil Khandelwal's third book argues that anyone with basic human qualities can become a leader by focusing on self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful relationships

Anil Khandelwal's book explores leadership through self-awareness, empathy
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 10:46 PM IST

Rajdeep Sardesai's book decodes 2024 polls through many unknown stories

So why was the BJP's performance sub-optimal and how did the Opposition Congress and other parties improve their parliamentary tally?

Rajdeep Sardesai's book decodes 2024 polls through many unknown stories
Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 10:25 PM IST

Thomas Mathew's book explores the legacy of Indian business icon Ratan Tata

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Thomas Mathew's book explores the legacy of Indian business icon Ratan Tata
Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 10:32 PM IST

My Palestine: Tarbush's memoir captures the struggle for self-rule

Part memoir, part political history, My Palestine offers a radical solution to the long-standing conflict: The creation of a secular, democratic state with equal rights for all, regardless of religion

My Palestine: Tarbush's memoir captures the struggle for self-rule
Updated On : 15 Nov 2024 | 8:45 PM IST

Dinesh Sharma's 'Beyond Biryani' explores Hyderabad's future in its past

There is a figurative divide between the old city and Cyberabad, a tension between Hyderabad's history and its future, raising the central question of Beyond Biryani: Does history hinder development?

Dinesh Sharma's 'Beyond Biryani' explores Hyderabad's future in its past
Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 9:46 PM IST

Ramachandra Guha's new book is a must-read on India's history and nature

Anyone interested in the planet, in India, and in India's history would be well-served by reading, Speaking With Nature

Ramachandra Guha's new book is a must-read on India's history and nature
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

The betrayal of a social revolution: Rohin Bhatt explores marriage equality

Rohin Bhatt writes from the vantage point of a queer, non-binary lawyer in the courtroom during the landmark marriage equality hearing

The betrayal of a social revolution: Rohin Bhatt explores marriage equality
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 10:21 PM IST

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: Rob Sheffield on Taylor Swift's journey

Sheffield writes that Swift "reinvented pop in the fangirl's image," and while he's not a fangirl himself, he has long cultivated an interest in the cultural interests and contributions of girls

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: Rob Sheffield on Taylor Swift's journey
Updated On : 10 Nov 2024 | 11:19 PM IST

'Character Limit' unveils Musk's expensive Twitter buy and its real impact

Mr Trump (then ex-President) also gets a fair share of attention in the book, particularly about how he used Twitter and other social media to make false claims

'Character Limit' unveils Musk's expensive Twitter buy and its real impact
Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 11:24 PM IST

AI meets art in McNeal: Akhtar's play challenges limits of creativity

In McNeal, Ayad Akhtar explores the way AI is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity

AI meets art in McNeal: Akhtar's play challenges limits of creativity
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

The Siege: Ben Macintyre's book recalls a forgotten Iranian hostage crisis

Mr Macintyre's original aim in writing this book was to showcase the brilliance of the SAS in post-war action

The Siege: Ben Macintyre's book recalls a forgotten Iranian hostage crisis
Updated On : 30 Oct 2024 | 10:24 PM IST

Night of Power: Robert Fisk's war stories spotlight victims, perpetrators

Fisk's didactic fury may have kept him going, but it tainted his fidelity as a witness and narrowed his vision

Night of Power: Robert Fisk's war stories spotlight victims, perpetrators
Updated On : 27 Oct 2024 | 11:01 PM IST

Hilal Ahmed's book offers a scrutiny of contemporary Muslim identity

The true value of Hilal Ahmed's book on the condition, plight, choices, and compulsions of Muslims in today's India lies in its refusal to see every issue as either black or white

Hilal Ahmed's book offers a scrutiny of contemporary Muslim identity
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 11:05 PM IST

Nationalism and Hindutva: A new era in Indian politics gets explored

In 2019, Hindutva yielded rich results for the BJP. But why did the nationalism plank produce suboptimal results in 2024?

Nationalism and Hindutva: A new era in Indian politics gets explored
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 12:32 PM IST