Akriti Rana is based in Delhi and writes on technology and communication. She reviews gadgets, apps and ads alike for one of India’s leading tech blogs. A graduate in journalism and mass communication, she has also worked in My Mobile and interned with Hindustan Times and India TV.

November 01, 2025 13:30 IST
Sophie Hannah’s “The Last Death of the Year” brings Hercule Poirot back to solve a poetic New Year’s murder, but only the most patient of sleuths may endure its slow burn.
Sat, Nov 01, 2025
October 26, 2025 19:14 IST
A review of 'If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies' by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares, a book that warns that superintelligent AI could ultimately eliminate humanity.
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
October 19, 2025 17:11 IST
The Stuffcool ChargeCube 30 is an absolute no-brainer for anyone who carries a stackful of gadgets in their bags and keeps forgetting to keep them charged.
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
October 19, 2025 17:09 IST
Drawing on examples from Galileo to Elon Musk, Helen Lewis examines how our obsession with lone geniuses blinds us to their dark side.
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
October 12, 2025 18:56 IST
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are rewriting the space race. Rocket Dreams by bestselling author Christian Davenport chronicles their ambitions and rivalries.
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
October 05, 2025 17:19 IST
The EarFun Wave Pro turn in a performance that make them easily among the best headphones not just at their current price, but actually in the zone below Rs 10,000.
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
October 04, 2025 17:51 IST
A violent, unsettling, and cinematic reimagining of Gotham where Alfred is an assassin, Bruce Wayne is an engineer, and Batman is still Batman AF.
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
September 28, 2025 15:29 IST
When secrets refuse to stay buried, MI5’s past collides with its present in Mick Herron’s razor-sharp ninth Slough House novel.
Wed, Oct 08, 2025
September 21, 2025 15:38 IST
Uketsu –Japan’s most mysterious bestselling author and creator of Strange Pictures and Strange Houses – is redefining horror and mystery through floor plans, sketches, and chilling twists.
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
September 14, 2025 17:15 IST
Here are six smashing accessories that will beef up your iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
September 13, 2025 10:25 IST
Before the iPhone Air wowed the world with its 5.64 mm frame, an Indian brand had already gone slimmer.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
September 10, 2025 17:58 IST
Dan Brown returns with a trivia-packed thriller that’s part Wikipedia, part rollercoaster.
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
September 08, 2025 09:43 IST
Want to understand Apple? These best sellers trace its journey from garage start-up to global giant.
Tue, Sep 23, 2025
September 07, 2025 17:30 IST
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 were a breath of fresh air back when they were launched two years after their release, they still look good.
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
August 31, 2025 13:40 IST
From loyal companions to fearsome foes, literature’s dogs reflect both the love and the terror they inspire in our lives.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
August 24, 2025 17:03 IST
The Optimus XL is the larger of two Optimus wireless keyboards recently launched by Amkette.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
August 24, 2025 15:11 IST
The drones continue to fly, the bombs continue to fall, and books trying to make sense of the Russia-Ukraine war keep coming off the printing presses.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
August 15, 2025 20:00 IST
If you are wondering what all the fuss is about or just want to know more about the nuances of the EPL, there are plenty of books around.
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
August 10, 2025 17:30 IST
The Sony WH-CH720 sound very good too, if you are mainly seeking clarity and a relatively balanced output.
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
August 09, 2025 13:13 IST
ReadIt: Eighty years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the books that reveal the truth behind the mushroom clouds and why we must never forget.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
August 03, 2025 10:02 IST
ReadIt: ChatGPT, OpenAI’s groundbreaking AI chatbot, made Sam Altman a global tech icon. Two new books explore his complex persona. 'The Optimist' sees him as a visionary leader, while 'Empire of AI' portrays him as power-obsessed
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
July 27, 2025 17:43 IST
The first thing that strikes you about the Portronics Bubble 3.0 is just how sturdily built it is.
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
July 26, 2025 14:38 IST
From slow-burn psychological thrillers to locked-room puzzles, here’s why Japanese mysteries are a global obsession.
Tue, Sep 09, 2025
July 19, 2025 15:38 IST
Read It: How one man’s daring plan came within seconds of ending Hitler’s reign, potentially rewriting the course of World War II
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
July 13, 2025 16:56 IST
While the bass on the Soundcore V20i is not the greatest, it is certainly better than what we have heard on other open earphones below Rs 5,000.
Mon, Jul 14, 2025





