Book Reviews

Dr Rashida Iqbal’s compelling book on the Cellular Jail offers a powerful retelling of its hidden stories, blending academic rigour with lived experience. Through detailed research and emotional depth, she revives the legacy of those who fought for India's freedom

The book is now available for parents, schools, and communities looking to grow confidence, kindness, and healthy habits in young minds.

In the digest, the story on Holi is titled ‘Celebration Surprise', with Archie and his beloved friends Betty and Veronica learning about Holi and the traditions of fun and food associated with it. The story is based on the Archie Publications cofounder's experiences in India

A significant highlight of the comic book series 'End Wars' is its stunning visual storytelling. Saurabh’s illustrations breathe life into the dystopian landscapes, fierce battles, and celestial beings

'I Am What I Am: A Memoir' not only captures the trials and tribulations of a middle-class girl but also traces the Prajwala founder's five-decade-long journey as a social activist

'Devudunnadu Jagratha,' the book penned by veteran journalist MVR Sastry last December, was more or less a warning for those who want to cheat or/and challenge the great Mayavi, the God Himself, who protects and governs the world

The book goes beyond being a mere documentation of bird species. It’s a profound meditation on the interconnectedness of all life forms, underscoring the delicate balance of ecosystems.

The upcoming edition promises to foster dialogue, bridge divides, and spotlight diverse perspectives with a carefully curated line-up. Check out what the Indian segment of the festival has to offer

Teamwork Arts, India’s pioneering curation company and festival producer, revealed the first list of sessions for the 2025 programme, which will, once again, reinforce the transformative power of books and ideas

CPI has submitted an adjournment motion in Telangana Assembly to discuss issue of Rythu Bandhu

This year a whole new book on the Quran, Islam and its tenets is making waves. Titled "The Legacy of Islam", it adopts a fresh approach to explaining the milestones of Islam.

Beyond Biryani: The Modernising of Hyderabad is scheduled for release in 2024.

Chief Minister Kejriwal has approved the Rs 1 crore honorarium each to families of 17 Covid warriors who lost their lives while serving the citizens during the pandemic, and these include doctors, paramedical staff, other healthcare and frontline workers, it added.

Through the 54 stories he has collected and organized into five sections: Self, Peers, Boss, Work Environment, and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Kumar offers a unique perspective on the corporate world.

Westland Books is all set to revive the excitement around Christopher C Doyle’s magnum opus, ‘The Mahabharata Quest’ series, with the release of ‘The Khandavaprastha Conspiracy’. It is the third book in the bestselling series, and combines science with history and a secret from the ‘Mahabharata’. Published by Westland Books, ‘The Khandavprastha Conspiracy’ will release […]

Hyderabad: Satyam Kantamneni, the Managing Partner at UXReactor, has hosted a book discussion event recently at Hyatt Place, Banjara Hills. The event revolved around discussing the intent and purpose of his book – ‘User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook To Fuel Business Growth’. The book was launched in May 2022 and includes 27 proven “plays” […]

Author: V. Srinivas Publishers: Vij Books India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi (India) & Indian Council of World Affairs, Sapru House, New Delhi (2015). V. Srinivas, a career civil servant, distinguishes himself as a pragmatic researcher in this excellent research output of over fifteen months. Authenticity of this publication arises from his participation in Annual Fund-Bank […]

Hyderabad: Sukhbir Singh’s book is a hefty collection of five immensely readable short stories concerning the demonic afflictions of corona pandemic on people’s personal and social lives. Each story depicts a man or a woman thrown on the throes of the pandemic for some reason or the other. The situation initially seems to overwhelm the […]

Hyderabad: Renowned journalist Tony Joseph took immense pains to find out the roots of Indian ancestors in his latest book ‘Early Indians’ by analysing not only archeological and linguistic studies, but also of various recent genetic researches on early humans all over the world. He concluded his book as “We are all Indians. We are […]

Hyderabad: An extensively researched book based on the theories espoused by our ancient knowledge repositories, the Vedas, about the missing links in the modern science of creation, ‘Vedamu – Srusti Vijnanamu’, (Vedic Theory Vs Quantum Theory, String Theory, Particle Theory); authored by the couple and scholars Dr Sakamuri Siva Rambabu, MSc, PhD; a research supervisor […]

The rediscovery of ML Jaisimha is a compilation of the personal memories and perceptions of sportspersons, family and friends of this legendary cricketer

Over the past one-and-a-half years, the youngster from Hyderabad took to Instagram to elevate her passion for reading to the next level

The Hyderabad-based author explains the reason behind bringing out his sixth book, when many such books are already available in the market.

Venkat Garikapati’s 12th book on Tallapaka literature of the 14th century deals with the saint poet's sankeertanas on goddess Alamelumanga