The Arab Spring That Was And Wasn’t
byK P Fabian’s book The Arab Spring That Was And Wasn’t, written using extensive references & in-depth interviews, presents an insider’s view of the ‘Arab Spring’ contagion.
Books & Films
Somadeva’s Kathasaritasagara: A Tale Of Lesbian Love?
bySomadeva’s Kathasaritasagara, an eleventh century book, tells the story of lesbian love, innocence & purity of friendship.
The Seven Moons Of Maali Almeida
byIn The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, Karunatilaka uses humour to diffuse confronting moments of violence, to engage his reader, and for pure enjoyment.
Bollywood, ‘Masala Movies’ & Family Values
byAs ideas of love and family change, so are the films.
The Dilbert Effect
byScott Adams’ imagination is electric, apt, valid and funny, just like his ageless metaphors.
A Question Of Balance
byChange is of little concern compared with the frequency, kind & degree of change.
Munich – The Edge Of War: A Period Film Relevant To Our Times
byMunich – The Edge of War, Christian Schwochow‘s film, explores the personal struggles of individuals coming to terms with the politics of conflict & war.
The Dying Dictionary
byNowadays, Google does everything. But we must ensure that children are familiar with dictionaries & how to use them.
Tolkāppiyam & Tamil Grammar
byThe Tolkāppiyam or the Old Composition is one of the most esteemed works of literature known to man.
Varthamanappusthakam: More Than The First Travelogue
byThe Varthamanapustakam narrates the journey of two priests from Malabar to Rome. Often, it is misrepresented as a travelogue. But its much more than that.
The Light of Asia: A Poem That Inspired Movements For Social Equality
byDeeply philosophical, The Light of Asia invites the reader to engage with the Buddha’s life. Delving into philosophy, it pushes the reader to think about the human condition.
The Anatomy Of Rejection
byEditorial rejections may not be statements on the writer’s literary merits. They may be the result of commercial considerations or ideological loyalties.
Don’t Look Up
byDon’t Look Up is fun to watch. But it also pushes us to reflect on how we, as a people, are responding to climate change issues.
Piranesi Captures The Essence Of Humanity
bySusanna Clarke’s book Piranesi leaves us feeling that in her words are captured the essence of humanity.
Science As Literature: A Roseate Apotheosis
byScience books aren’t dull. They are endowed with a fascinating literary compass, or radar—in other words, a captivating gleam.