books

'Today, we have limitless greed of oligarchs, dictators turning Earth into wasteland': Anuradha Roy

December 31, 2025 4:38 pm

The Ranikhet-based writer on her first book-length collection of non-fiction essays and the everyday signs of ecological crisis in Kumaon Himalaya

Crime-fiction roundup 2025: From Richard Osman to Peter Swanson, the thrills, chills, and plot twists that stood out this year

December 30, 2025 9:39 pm

From intimate betrayals to institutional rot, our pick of the year’s best thrillers examines power, complicity and moral compromise

Dare not look away: The 5 best horror books of 2025

December 30, 2025 7:19 pm

From war and genocide to grief and obsession, these stories turn terror into a language for what cannot be faced directly.

Domestic noir to whodunits: 5 exciting thrillers to look forward to in 2026

December 29, 2025 8:52 pm

Five of 2026’s most anticipated thrillers promise murder, mystery, and mounting suspense across genres, continents, and styles.

7 podcasts for bookworms

December 27, 2025 3:14 pm

These seven podcasts will help you indulge, develop or rekindle a love of reading.

Best books on environment and climate change 2025: Five books that ask what it means to live on a damaged planet

December 29, 2025 11:20 pm

From rivers and floods to forests and fossil fuels, these books trace how inequality, empire and modernity have reshaped the Earth.

Best books of 2025: From modern love and migration to money and identity, our top picks

December 29, 2025 8:51 pm

The top 5 books we picked for 2025 examine ambition, solitude and the fragilities of modern life in exceptional works of fiction, history and memoir

British children's author David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour after being dropped by HarperCollins

December 20, 2025 8:54 pm

Walliams has published over 40 children's books and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide.

The Unbecoming: Kartikeya Vajpai on letting go of ego and leading without attachment

December 29, 2025 5:36 pm

The panel discussion at the launch of Kartikeya Vajpai’s The Unbecoming explores the philosophy in Vajpai’s debut novel.

Who defines slang now? The slow, ironic decline of Urban Dictionary

December 29, 2025 5:36 pm

From internet slang to institutional seal of approval, the long road from Urban Dictionary to Big Dictionary.

Six books to end your reading slump

October 22, 2025 10:55 am

Stuck in a reading slump? These are six books that can take you out of it.

Six fairy tales from unexpected authors

October 21, 2025 3:04 pm

Books that feel like conversations

September 15, 2025 10:51 am

Here are some book recommendations that feel like a warm hug and a good conversation.

6 books you need to read for better focus at workplace

September 08, 2025 10:18 am

These are six books for better focus at workplace.

Books every food lover must read

September 03, 2025 11:39 am

Food isn’t just about taste, it’s about culture, memory, and storytelling.

Lesser-known books by famous authors you should read

August 28, 2025 10:27 am

These are lesser known books by famous authors that transcend the test of time and stay relevant even today.

Unfinished Masterpieces: Books left incomplete by their authors

August 27, 2025 11:18 am

How many have you read?

In pictures: Most anticipated late 2025 book releases

August 26, 2025 11:45 am

The second half of 2025 promises a stellar line up of highly awaited titles, from major franchise entries and memoirs to literary fiction and genre-bending debuts. Let’s dive into six books that readers are eagerly awaiting.

6 books spotted in Bollywood movies and what they mean

August 25, 2025 3:20 pm

Bollywood films often hide clever details in their frames, and books are one of the most symbolic props directors use.

In pictures: Iconic author friendships and duos

August 22, 2025 3:57 pm

Behind some of the world’s greatest literary works lie friendships and collaborations that shaped history. From inspiring each other’s writing styles to standing by one another in turbulent times, these author duos remind us that creativity often flourishes in companionship. Here are six iconic literary friendships and duos that left an everlasting mark on literature.