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#MeToo beyond the Global North

A collection of essays explores the nuanced dynamics of the MeToo movement in India and South Africa, delving into questions of origin, evolution, and the appropriation of the narrative

The salience of constancy

Diving into the paradox of constant change and our innate desire for certainty, Morgan Housel's Same as Ever offers timeless wisdom to negotiate the unpredictable currents of life

Women who walk on the wild side

A collection of essays featuring women wildlife scientists, both past and present, serves as a tribute to their contribution to conservation efforts that might otherwise have been lost to history

The theatre of showmanship

Prahlad Kakar's memoir, while showcasing the flamboyance of the ad world, falls short in delving into the transformative era of advertising, leaving readers craving more substance and depth

Toxins in moderation

'You don't need a degree in neurophysiology to enjoy the book - though I imagine it would add to the experience, which can at times feel like a riveting lecture by a passionate professor'

Feline fables in Indian culture

There are Buddhist fables from the Jatakas, Islamic tales of cats beloved of the Prophet and his followers, references to them in Sanskrit, Prakrit and Pali, and the Egyptian deification

Anatomy of a terrorist organisation

What motivates Lashkar-e-Tayyaba's three-decades-long history of cross-border assaults? A book on the literature of the outfit attempts to provide some insights into this pressing question

A Chinese puzzle

LSE Professor Keyu Jin explores China's economic trajectory , and the challenge of moving from its successful 'old playbook' to a nuanced 'new playbook' in the face of evolving global dynamics

Ghosts of pandemics past

Foreign Bodies takes us on a sweeping journey through time and empires, detailing the history of mass vaccination and the intrusive imperial approaches to public sanitation

The weight of a uniform

In her revealing memoir, former cop Meeran Chadha Borwankar sheds light on her career in the Indian police service, offering insights into the challenges faced by a woman in a male-dominated field

The case against Fox News

A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right. Fox News, at this point, resembles a car whose windshield is thickly encrusted with traffic citations

The siege that shaped Naga destiny

Kohima and Imphal decisively turned the tide against the Imperial Japanese Army in Southeast Asia

Balancing acts in the boardroom

Drawing lessons from global and Indian corporate histories, Inside the Boardroom provides valuable insights for corporate leaders and students alike

Common sense for CEOs

Steven Bartlett's book offers practical advice for successful managers, especially those navigating the challenges in the middle of the corporate hierarchy

More capitalism than climate

Akshat Rathi's Climate Capitalism delves into the intricate dance between capitalism, greed and our climate-related problems today, exploring what it will take to build an ecosystem for change

The tabloid turns on Rupert Murdoch

For those looking for inside information on how Fox News functions and its position in American politics, Michael Wolff's The Fall is worth a read

Bill Gates as dubious philanthropist

The problem is that Schwab is rarely content to let the facts speak for themselves. Page after page devolves into insinuation and screeds against capitalism

Naipaul's India

A similar self-fashioning is evident in the two other books he wrote on India - A Wounded Civilization (1977) and A Million Mutinies Now (1990)

The 'other' Gitas

The Bhagavad Gita is not the only Gita in the Mahabharata. Bibek Debroy's Sacred Songs delves into the rich tapestry of 25 of them, offering translations, insights and profound philosophical themes

The fine art of stealing

Michael Finkel's book tells the audacious tale of an art thief who amassed a collection worth billions, but it wasn't for monetary gains