Booklists

9 Classics Written By Bengali Authors

Classics written by Bengali authors like Tagore and Ray have influenced and entertained generations of Indians. Here are 9 such books you must read.

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A Quartet Of Poems

A Quartet Of Poems

While these four poems aren’t connected by a common theme, they are all poignant and vivid in their message and the images they create.

When You Want To Declutter Your Life, Read Marie Kondo

Decluttering has many therapeutic effects. However, unless you follow a system it is likely to be an onerous task which you end up undertaking more often than you’d like to. Read Marie Kondo if you are looking for a system to help you banish clutter forever.

Football, Books, And The Indian Youth

Tanuj Lakhina explores the state of football in India and the books that the Indian youth are reading to gain a better understanding of the game.

Women In Translation: Exploring the Politics Of Translation Through “The Weave Of My Life”

To celebrate Women in Translation Month, we explore the politics of translating The Weave Of My Life, a Dalit feminist autobiography.

3 Readers On How Books Changed Their Lives

Find out how their habit of reading has influenced the lives, relationships and careers of three readers.

Why I Read More Than One Book At A Time

Ever wondered why and how someone could read more than one book at a time? Find out how it improved Anjuman’s reading life.

Pick Of The Week

Rehana Munir

Chosen Spirits by Samit Basu

Although Samit Basu’s Chosen Spirits is a dystopian novel, it could very well become our reality. Set in near-future New Delhi, technology has taken over our lives and our every waking moment is captured by data analysts and monetised.

Touching upon themes of social inequality, religious intolerance and the importance of standing up for what you believe, Chosen Spirits will show you the path we could be heading down if don’t act now.

Author Spotlight

Rehana Munir

Rehana Munir

Rhea has completed her Masters in English at SNDT Women’s University. Her key research interests are post-colonial studies, mainly focussing on women’s narratives and their experience of citizenship. Her other interests are Dalit literature in translation. She also sings in a choir.

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