The Physics Of Creativity
byCreativity, the central source of meaning in our lives, is far more difficult to comprehend than what scientists claim.
Books & Films
The Lehman Effect
byErnest Lehman’s cinematic intensity & literary artistry exemplified his sublime thought process on the screen.
Can Friendship Save The World?
byA grim view of humanity & pessimism will not help us. We need a positive belief in the inherent goodness of people.
How Not To Be Ignorant About The World
byDo you think your understanding of the world is better than that of a chimpanzee? Think again. Chances are, you’re wrong.
In Search Of Bidesia: The Forgotten Songs Of Indian Slaves
by“The history captured in these songs is unfortunate but that is not a reason to forget about them”
Darwin Revisited
byDaniel Dennett, the American rationalist, examines human tendency to resist change & scans the fragility of civilisation.
The Rise & Rise Of Disaster Capitalism In Modi’s India
byThe free market radicals are using the shock of the pandemic to clean the cold storage of economic reforms.
Daniel Defoe & A Journal Of The Plague Year
byDaniel Defoe’s Journal of the Plague Year bears an eerie resemblance to humankind’s travails today.
Irrfan Khan & Rishi Kapoor Will Live Forever Through Their Films
byIrrfan Khan & Rishi Kapoor created their own space in the competitive world of Cinema & left an indelible mark.
Why Indian Cinema Needs To Innovate
byIndian cinema has changed with time, but it has not been able to innovate in its storytelling techniques.
Asterix & The Olympic Games: The Journey From Uderzo To Tokyo
byAuthor Anindya pays tribute to Uderzo, the creator of Asterix, & tells us how he discovered the world through comics.
Fear Of Lions
byKanekar’s story of the heroic yet tragic resistance by the socially marginalised makes for heartfelt reading.
The Mysteries of Monsieur Simenon & Inspector Maigret
byGeorges Simenon, through 75 novels and nearly 30 short stories, immortalised Detective Chief Inspector Jules Maigret.
2019: The Year of Urdu
byThe publication of the first Urdu novel 150 years ago gave us a language of reason & reform besides that of love & passion.
Wizards: The Story of Indian Spin Bowling
byAnindya Dutta’s book, encyclopaedic & well-written, presents an in-depth account of India’s greatest spinners.