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The majoritarian impulse
Farahnaz Ispahani's compilation of essays provides a comprehensive, varied, and critical analysis of the rise of religious majoritarianism in South Asia
 "The majoritarian impulse")
Old discoveries, new cheer
In the hands of d'Herelle and others, the phage became a potent tool against cholera
 "Old discoveries, new cheer")
Between art, flesh and motherhood
Having had to restart many times in her life, Rekha-bai had "mastered the art of the return"
 "Between art, flesh and motherhood")
India's nuclear champion
From nuclear power to policy gaps and female literacy, former principal scientific advisor Rajagopala Chidambaram's memoir leaves readers with a lot to think about
 "India's nuclear champion")
The growth conundrums
Nikhil Gupta's book offers and insightful exploration of the potential of the Indian economy and the problems facing it
 "The growth conundrums")
Little big inventions
Roma Agrawal's book is a masterclass on how to make technical content connect seamlessly with the reader's life experiences
 "Little big inventions")
Realist perspectives on national security
Kanti Bajpai's exploration of realism in external relations serves as a useful guide for gaining different perspectives on India's foreign policy
 "Realist perspectives on national security")
Looking for peace in war
Mann, the author of the four-volume The Sources of Social Power, disputes the idea that humans are genetically programmed to make war
 "Looking for peace in war")
Foreign policy through a neoclassical lens
Rajesh Basrur's book brings a new theoretical lens and a fresh perspective to the study of Indian foreign policy-making
 "Foreign policy through a neoclassical lens")
The white man's barbaric burden
The Wager is a fantastical historical account of the white man who sees himself as a hero when the beast lies within
 "The white man's barbaric burden")
Rahul's ideas of India
Sugata Srinivasaraju's book explores Rahul Gandhi's ideas on violence, power, religion, spirituality, democracy, and the Constitution, offering both fascinating and problematic insights
 "Rahul's ideas of India")
The legacy of positive power
Former IBM chief Virginia Rometty's memoir is not the typical account of a leader's achievements, deals, and glory days. It stands out with its focus on how things were accomplished
 "The legacy of positive power")
A minority report
Izgil is a soft-spoken poet, not an orator or activist; that's perhaps one reason his understated account is so effective
 "A minority report")
A suitable choice
The 30th-anniversary edition of Vikram Seth's landmark novel A Suitable Boy is a timely reminder of India's nascent democratic aspirations
 "A suitable choice")
BSF's unsung role in 1971
Journalist Ushinor Majumdar's book brings to light the Border Security Forces' pivotal role in shaping Bangladesh's liberation in 1971, a role that has gone unmentioned in earlier narratives
 "BSF's unsung role in 1971")
Vivekananda beyond Hindutva assumptions
Govind Krishnan's book argues the liberal intelligentsia's tendency to treat everything Hindu as suspect results in Vivekananda's appropriation by the Sangh Parivar
 "Vivekananda beyond Hindutva assumptions")
South Asia's fault-lines of identity
Joya Chatterji's book explores the complexities of South Asian history and identity, providing a wide sweep of the many realities of a crucial region in the world
 "South Asia's fault-lines of identity")
Storytelling as a career tactic
If you are keen to master the skill of effective communication, Sandeep Das's book offers expert tips for a quantum leap in your abilities
 "Storytelling as a career tactic")
Anti-apartheid's first couple
The book arrives at a moment of widespread disillusion, especially among the young, about South Africa's negotiated settlement and the halo over Nelson's head
 "Anti-apartheid's first couple")
Why Parliament fails
'Which four-letter parliamentary expression has its origin in fox-hunting terminology'?
 "Why Parliament fails")