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We cannot talk about Indian literature without talking about its rich, impossible-to-capture, and all-fascinating canon of folktales. We bring together folktales from across nooks of India to show you how fascinating, and fundamentally shared, our cultural heritage is. Bonus points, you get to read amazing tales filled with magic and myth, virtue and vice, and absolute wonder.
Amritesh Mukherjee reviews The Death of a Sarus Crane: Sudha Gupta’s Adventures in Detection by Ambai, translated from Tamil by Gita Subramanian (published by Speaking
In 1973, the quiet hills of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district were the site of one of the largest grassroots environmental protests. Local communities sparked a nonviolent
Akankshya Abismruta reviews Boy, Unloved by Damodar Mauzo, translated by Jerry Pinto (published by Speaking Tiger, 2024). Imagine being a boy rendered useless at home.
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The Olympic season is here! As the anticipation around the Indian Olympic 2024 campaign rises in tempo, what better way to immerse yourself in the
Every country and society can be viewed and understood through different perspectives. Political thought is perhaps one of the, if not the most mainstream, ways
Japanese literature has gained immense popularity in the past few years. Thanks to translators working tirelessly, we have a cache of Japanese novels to choose
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![Today is World Ozone Day, and while we celebrate the strides made in protecting our planet, it’s a reminder that there’s still so much more to do. This month, as we dive into ‘Pages of Change’—books and stories about movements that have made a difference in India—here’s a topic that’s more relevant than ever: Environment and Sustainability.
From grassroots movements to large-scale initiatives, India has a rich history of environmental efforts that deserve a spotlight. And what better way to educate ourselves on this than through literature? Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to dive deeper, these reads will help you understand the complexities of sustainability and environmental protection in India.
Knowledge is the first step towards change. Start by reading, and who knows, you might just inspire the next big movement for a greener world.
1. Island in Flux: The Andaman and Nicobar Story by Pankaj Sekhsaria
2. The Vanishing: India’s Wildlife Crisis by Prerna Singh
3. Green Growth: Guide to a model Green City by Arun Firodia
4. The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable by Amitav Gosh
5. Climate Justice in India
6. The Climate Solution by Mridula Ramesh
7. Who Really Feeds the World? By Vandana Shiva
8. Elemental India by Meera Subramanian
9. From Soup to Superstar by Kartik Shanker
10.Environmentalism by Ramachandra Guha
11. Conflicts of Interest by Sunita Narain
12. Imperfectly Zero Waste by Srini & Shubhashree
13. Flood and Fury by Viju B
14. Green Wars by Bahar Dutt
15. Our Toxic World by Toxics Link
16. The Wildest Sport of All by Prakash Singh
17. Cities and Canopies by Harini Nagendra Seema Mondoli
18. The Great Smog of India by Siddharth Singh
19. Indica by Pranay Lal
20. The Himalayan Arc: Journeys East of South East
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