Page 2 - Book Reading

Tim Berners-Lee makes a case for reclaiming the web's original ideals

Why the inventor of the internet is building a new web - and why he believes today's internet is not what he intended it to be

The Communist Party of China: A timely study of the CCP's grip on power

This book is an earnest attempt at decoding the mystique of the Chinese Communist Party

The Trees of My Country: A journey through India's roots and branches

Evoking feelings of awe and wonder, this book on trees is a treat for those who have an interest in nature as well as those who do not care about the planet at all

Was America supposed to be a democracy? Two books revisit its founding

A review of two books explores James Wilson's overlooked role in shaping the US Constitution and examines the enduring tensions between democracy and republicanism

The Sunday Book Bazaar: Delhi's enduring kutub khana and literary legacy

One of Delhi's most beloved cultural institutions, the Daryaganj Sunday Patri Kitab Bazaar has for decades drawn students, collectors, families and tourists to its pavement

Like, Follow, Subscribe: The hidden costs of childhood as online content

This book uncovers the messy realities of mom and family vloggers, untangling the issues of consent and privacy involved in putting their children's lives online

Defying China: A powerful memoir of Tibetan resistance under Chinese rule

A Tibetan nun's memoir chronicles the persecution she faced under Chinese rule while giving voice to those still suffering in Tibet

Microstimuli: How tiny cues can reshape decisions and public behaviour

How micro stimuli, not 30-second commercials, can change human behaviour

China's 90% Model: America has the tools, but can't counter China alone

The identification of industries and products to apply chokes on China merits attention and greater focus on execution

Global crimes of the heart: Inside the world of Nigeria's Yahoo boys

While the Yahoo boys don't entirely escape opprobrium, they are not the only villains in Barragán's book

Love Jihad: Tracing the narrative's historical roots and politics

Sameena Dalwai's book offers a sobering reflection on love and the kind of activism needed to counter the forces behind the 'love jihad' bogey

Tehran Diaries: A poignant portrait of life under war, repression in Iran

Since the bombings began, the regime has made concerted attempts to rally the nation

Age Code: Nutrition and science are reshaping the pursuit of healthy ageing

How good food can be harnessed to slow the ageing process

Managing Public Finances: What public finance documents don't tell you

Economist Anoop Singh's book is a laudable initiative to create greater awareness about healthy public financial management in India

Empire of Ink: A spunky history of newspapers adds color to black and white

Essentially, Empire of Ink argues that technology transforms, but the fundamental human drive to share and compare notes remains the same

Talking Classics: A persuasive case for questioning over venerating them

Personal, anecdotal and humorous, Mary Beard's book is a love letter to antiquity, but one that wants readers to question, denounce, and be shocked by the findings

The Genius of Trees: Decoding the science behind the secret life of trees

When it comes to trees, ignorance casts a shadow too wide to ignore the science behind them. This book explains how trees shape the world

Bringing The Cheetah Back: A diplomatic tale behind India's ambitious plan

Eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into Kuno National Park in 2022. This book tells the story behind the historic translocation

Desi Disruptors: The journeys of Indian brands that changed the game

The journeys of 26 brands, mostly since liberalisation, show how brands can drive trial and loyalty

Gerontocracy In America: Are old people ruining American democracy?

Moyn wants more progress and innovation - so much so that his socialist utopia is inspired by capitalism's creative destruction