The main story revolves around the lives of sex workers, or devadasis, and her determination to make them self-sustainable and to get rid of the label of dishonour that was attached to them.
Behind closed doors: When ‘happily ever after’ becomes a hostage situation
Kolkata, My Endless City is a collection of binary photographs by renowned photojournalist Rajib De. This book is an ode to the city and an archive for the future metropolitan who would like adventures in the everyday mundane.
Navamalati’s eleventh collection of poems, I’d Once Erased Those Margins, is a thought-provoking exploration of the quiet spaces between emotions, a deeply intimate journey that leads readers into the crevices of her mind and consciousness, delving into the poet’s longing for love, friendship and peace.
Ari Gautier’s first novel was The Thinnai (Le Thinnai in the French original), a novel that brings the Franco Indian world of Kurusukuppam, its people and streets. Nocturne Pondicherry takes us back to that world once again
Facebook has often succeeded in making politics appear akin to a game and in the process disrupted and weakened systems and institutions responsible for strengthening democracy and provided authoritarian rulers opportunities to manipulate electoral processes.
The book will be of immense interest to students and researchers of Indian sacred texts as well as scholars of gender studies, cultural studies, religious studies and readers curious about finding out about the emergence and evolution of Radha in history, literature and culture, as an icon of love
The new book shares experiences of the author, a former TV journalist-turned-politician, through his narrated accounts of the socio-political scenario of India
What is striking about the book at first glance is its presentation. It is tastefully conceived, very elegant and pleasing. The miniature used on the cover is beautiful and relevant...
Ashish Kaul has penned down the inspiring story of Kashmiri warrior queen Didda who overcoming all the domestic oppression and physical disability showed her superwoman-like skills in learning 52 arts of war and became a terror for her contemporary enemy states.
