Nichola Marie introduces you to tantalising releases of the month to tickle those grey cells…
Unforgettable Chapters: Memoirs of a Top Cop
Author: Prakash Singh
Publisher: Rupa Publications
From the troubled terrains of Nagaland to the tumultuous landscapes of Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, this book unveils the gripping world of law enforcement through the eyes of a seasoned officer who navigated the murky waters of crime and insurgency.
Lyrics by Sameer: The Stories Behind the Iconic Songs
Authors: Sameer and Shuja Ali
Publisher: Rupa Publications
A first-hand account of popular lyricist Sameer’s biggest blockbuster hit songs and the interesting stories behind them. For instance, did you know that Aditya Chopra had rejected the popular signature tune of the ‘Dhoom’ title track and series, and had it not been for Sameer, the song would never have been recorded?
The Naipauls of Nepaul Street
Author: Savi Naipaul Akal
Publisher: Speaking Tiger
VS Naipaul’s sister pens this important and revealing memoir about their Indian-origin family in Trinidad. Elegant and lucid, written with a distinctively personal voice, the book is further enhanced by the generous quantity of family photographs that say much about these people and the times they lived through
The Deception Industry: The Art, Craft and Science of Hacking the Electorate
Author: Herjinder
Publisher: Rupa Publications
This book examines the tools and influencers that have revolutionised modern-day election campaigns. It goes beyond, providing a piercing scrutiny of the ‘deception industry’ itself, dissecting the business of elections and the questionable ethical framework that underpins it.
Dalithan: An Autobiography
Author: KK Kochu, translated by Radhika P Menon
Publisher: Speaking Tiger
One of the most significant works of social activist and award-winning author KK Kochu, it not only describes Dalit life in Kerala, but also the history of caste politics in the state. It is available for the first time to the English reader in a brilliant translation.
The Hajj and Britain’s Muslim Empire
Author: John Slight
Publisher: Speaking Tiger
A special Indian-subcontinent edition of a book that has been described as an ‘indispensable’ book for anyone interested in the modern history of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Dance of the Elephant, Walk of the Dragon: How India and China are Reshaping the World in Different Ways
Author: Sandeep Hasurkar
Publisher: Rupa Publications
This book examines the tools and influencers that have revolutionised modern-day election campaigns. It goes beyond, providing a piercing scrutiny of the ‘deception industry’ itself, dissecting the business of
elections and the questionable ethical framework that underpins it.
The Pundits: British Exploration of Tibet and Central Asia
Author: Derek Waller
Publisher: Speaking Tiger
The most comprehensive history of the forgotten ‘native’ explorers of Tibet and Central Asia sent out by the British Empire in the 19th century, the men known as the Pundits.
Ambedkar in London
Authors: William Gould, Santosh Dass, and Christophe Jaffrelot
Publisher: Rupa Publications
This book explores intellectual and social reformer Dr Bhimrao R Ambedkar’s lesser-known period of London-based study and publication during the early 1920s, presenting that experience as a lens for thinking about his global intellectual significance.
Spiritual Secrets from Hinduism: Essence of the Vedic Scriptures
Author: Swami Mukundananda
Publisher: Rupa Publications
This book will help unravel the essence of the Vedic scriptures, enriching you with precious jewels of sacred wisdom to propel your journey towards ultimate happiness and the supreme truth.
A Nawab and a Begum
Author: Sudipta Mitra
Publisher: Rupa Publications
With simultaneous biographies knit together in one book, this is an attempt to explore the enigmatic relationship between Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh and his unsung warrior queen, Begum Hazrat Mahal.
