Arushi Bhaskar

Departure(s): Julian Barnes' final novel reflects on endings and memory

The book meditates on the blurred lines between fact and fiction, only to arrive at a semi-conclusion that both are governed by memory

The Land and the Shadows: Perumal Murugan's theatre of life explored

Throughout the book, and particularly in the first half, Mr Murugan talks about how cinema is tied in the fabric of Tamil society through anecdotes and his own analysis of certain phenomena

The Railways as social contract: What Amitava Kumar's book reveals

Slim, at just 130 pages, the book might be a bit of a disappointment for readers looking for an in-depth account of the history and socio-economic aspects of the Indian Railways

The generation that could light the political fuse in Bihar's old order

Restless, connected, and politically aware, the state GenZ may be the spark in a volatile election. Arushi Bhaskar tracks their growing clout and unpredictable choices

Nostalgia, with a side of profit: Bollywood rewinds to the classics

The re-releases have also become a conduit for families to watch films together again - one can often see grown children taking their parents to screenings of old Hindi classics