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Jeffrey Toobin's book explores the dubious history of presidential pardons

In some ways, Toobin's book is impeccably timed. In December, President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Truths about Savarkar: Arun Shourie's book is not a biography or analysis

In an early chapter of his book, indicatively titled "History is Made-Up", veteran editor and writer, Arun Shourie scrutinises an old speech/poetic recitation of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

India's green startups: A promising selection, but a patchy narrative

One question the authors ask every startup founder in the book is: Imagine your startup as a character from Indian mythology. Who would it be and why?

The Raj below the salt: Devasis Chattopadhyay's book brings history alive

A society's history isn't just about kings and conquerors - it's the people who shape the story

Aam Aadmi Party's journey from idealism to power: A first-hand account

The book explains that around 2011, Mr Gandhi became a part of the India Against Corruption (IAC) movement and a member of its 24-person "core committee"

Bill Gates says 'having fun together' with 'serious girlfriend' Paula Hurd

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates talked candidly about his relationship with girlfriend Paula Hurd. He has expressed happiness remembering their memorable moments together

Calcutta civil court lifts gag order on publication of 'The Dirty Dozen'

The book, published by Pan Macmillan India, another defendant in the case, examines the rise and fall of India's 12 largest corporate defaulters

The World After Gaza: Pankaj Mishra's book draws parallels with Holocaust

Pankaj Mishra's book sees a parallel between those who witnessed the Holocaust and those who became involuntary witnesses to Israel's 'political evil' in Gaza's annihilation

Bill Gates' memoir reflects on childhood passions and early coding feats

In the first of his three-volume memoir, Gates roams freely in the memory palace of his youth, avoiding the thickets of his later life, including allegations of affairs and questionable friendships

Everyday Reading: Tracing the evolution of Hindi magazine culture

Diving into Everyday Reading raises many questions. Did the consumer become a passive viewer with the rise of television as opposed to active participation in the magazines?

Exploring the beauty and dark past of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A lavishly produced coffee table book contrasts the ethereal beauty of the Andaman's with its sordid colonial history

India's infrastructure journey: A data-driven perspective on growth, gaps

Some of the suggestions are spot on, such as evolving a new strategy at scale for vocational training, improving access to technology for medium and small enterprises

'Open Socrates': Self-improvement is reimagined as idea-driven growth

In Open Socrates, Callard describes how we can get so caught up in our own thoughts that we don't let evidence from the world in

Negotiating India's Landmark Agreements: Historical lens on diplomacy

The author's research on the India-China Agreement on Tibet, 1954 was based on the Nehru papers from the Prime Minister's Museum and Library

Manisha Pande's book reveals middle class India as a driver of change

Ms Pande persuades us well to stop thinking of the middle class as a static, ahistorical entity

Vishwa Shastra: A comprehensive guide to India's evolving foreign policy

Dhruva Jaishankar's book connects India's domestic decisions to its global role

Tripping Down the Ganga: A seeker's journey through faith and history

Siddharth Kapila's debut book explores faith, memory, and human connections along the sacred Ganga

Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' back on shelves: Why India banned it

After 37 years, author Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' returns to Indian shelves following a court ruling in November that deemed original ban void

Love, challenges, and diplomacy: An Indian woman's journey in Islamabad

In her book, Ms Ghanashyam provides a first-hand perspective of her experiences in these three years as an Indian woman living in "enemy country"

EAM Jaishankar uses cricket analogy to explain India's foreign policy

He played for the Indian national team from 1969 to 1989, scoring 4378 Test runs. Nine of his eleven Test centuries were scored overseas. He was Man of the Match in the semi-final and the final when