Book Review
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2024 International Booker Prize. The winner will be announced on May 21.
Helen Vassallo, The Conversation, Anne Whitehead, The Conversation, Edward Sugden, The Conversation, Hyunseon Lee, The Conversation, Lucyl Harrison, The Conversation & Rafael Mendes Silva, The Conversation
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‘The Singularity’: This Swedish novel in translation is a looping narrative of unbearable loss
At the centre of the novel are two women and their insurmountable grief at losing their children.
Areeb Ahmad
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‘The Saffron Storm’: Saba Naqvi presents a contemporary history of the BJP’s journey to domination
As India chooses its next government, the book re-traces the staggering rise of the BJP from the political margins to centrestage.
Shakir Mir
Trending
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BJP moves Supreme Court against Calcutta HC order restraining derogatory ads about Trinamool
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Farmers, inflation, army: Why the BJP is facing public anger in Haryana
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Yogendra Yadav says BJP won’t get majority, Prashant Kishor predicts 300+. What’s their reasoning?
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Thriller: When a photographer witnesses a murder, he turns to a detective to confess his own crimes
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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This collection of Qurratulain Hyder’s works offers a detailed portrait of the writer and her times
In ‘At Home in India’, Hyder is seen to be assertive and exasperated by turns.
Saloni Sharma
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
Neha J Hiranandani’s well-researched and competently argued book works as a gentle guide.
Neha Bhatt
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‘Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay’: This biography presents a women’s rights champion ahead of her times
She developed a keen understanding of the struggles of the Indian woman in global movements against sexism, colonialism and class inequality, shows Nico Slate.
Saleem Rashid Shah
Video
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Watch: Raccoon invades pitch and halts football match for a few minutes in the US
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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‘Maharajas, Emperors, Viceroys, Borders’: Breaking down the histories of Nepal-India border disputes
Retired British general Sam Cowan’s deep dive into Nepal’s history with British India makes for an engaging read.
Amish Raj Mulmi
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‘The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction’ makes you rethink pre-conceptions about the genre
Though the books are organised by theme, some of the best stories blithely resist categorisation.
Jai Arjun Singh
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‘Bed Table Door’: Csilla Toldy’s novel reminds us that living in darkness is only a choice
The protagonists Sofie and Samu’s untameable spirit in the face of adversity is a prescription for the human spirit in hard times.
Pallavi Padma-Uday
The Reel
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‘Bhaiyya Ji’ review: O brother, why art thou?
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‘All We Imagine As Light’ review: A poetic exploration of love and dreams
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‘Barah X Barah’ review: A ponderous look at slow death in Varanasi
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‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ review: Come for the back story and stay for the insane stunts
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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‘Instruments of Torture’: These stories show us what we do in the shadows
Taking off on one instrument of torture at a time, Aparna Sanyal’s stories offer a fresh perspective on our hidden desires.
Sayari Debnath
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‘Nobody Lights a Candle’ illuminates the dark realities of our unequal society
Though the protagonist’s plight sends shivers down the spine, one never gets to know who she truly is.
Veeksha Vagmita
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‘Shakchunni’: A supernatural thriller about how the zamindari system crumbled under its own weight
Author Arnab Ray makes the choice of not modernising the story at all, and sets it in 1940s’ Bengal, when the Great Bengal Famine had just hit.
Debasmita Bhowmik
The Field
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IPL 2024: Shahbaz, Abhishek restrict Rajasthan Royals to book final spot for Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Boxing, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sachin Siwach wins opening round bout in Bangkok
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Tennis: Somdev Devvarman on Rafael Nadal’s French Open swansong – ‘Retirement is inevitable’
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Compound mixed team reaches final; Deepika Kumari enters recurve semis
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Cricket: Jay Shah denies Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer claims of being approached for India coach job