Bookreview

Book review: Damodar Mauzo’s The Wait And Other Stories feel like an oven baked snack

Damodar Mauzo’s latest collection revolves around men who belong to different religions and castes but the characters aren't dipped in the ink of political correctness either.

Book Review: Gundappa Vishwanath's autobiography Wrist Assured is a grounded take on his professional life

The behind-the-scenes moments give the book an intimate, grounded feel. Not all of these show G Vishwanath in a positive light but they do construct a complex picture of his life.

Book review: Rajiv Vijayakar's Music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal delves deep into the musical accomplishments of the duo

For readers who grew up listening to Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s music, this book will be a trip down memory lane.

Out of the Corner book review: Jennifer Grey's memoir is an honest introspection of her life

For fans of Dirty Dancing, the popular 1987 movie, actress Jennifer Grey's memoir Out of the Corner is a fascinating account of her life, littered with references to and memories of making the movie itself. 

Notes on reading Bijal Vachharajani's Savi and the Memory Keeper and reflecting on losing a parent

The book Savi and the Memory Keeper, besides being an ace ecofeminist work of fiction, is a brilliantly told narrative of how children learn to grieve.

Help! My Aai Wants to Eat Me book review: Bijal Vachharajani paints a delightful coming-of-age read

Help! My Aai Wants to Eat Me is a joyride of a book where a seven-year-old is coming to terms with his mother’s ‘cannibalistic tendencies’.

Irrfan: Dialogues with the Wind book review — A filmmaker's hauntingly beautiful recollection of his actor, friend

Anup Singh has memorialised his talented, driven, introspective friend whom he directed in two films, Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost and The Song of Scorpions.

Interview | In Heroes the Colour of Dust, Amit Majmudar weaves fictional plot around India's civil disobedience

Read his book to learn about a fictional group of fearless sparrows who are ready to sacrifice their own lives because they have made a resolution “to protect Gandhi from any foebird, mutt, or Britisher.”

Tusshar Kapoor on turning author with Bachelor Dad: ‘Doing more challenging things after becoming a father’

In his debut book Bachelor Dad, Tusshar Kapoor writes about his journey to fatherhood, all that it takes to have a child outside of marriage via surrogacy in India, and more

Barkat book review: Vikas Khanna's memoir reflects chef's kindness and perseverance for philanthropy

Barkat is a celebration of Vikas Khanna’s journey from childhood until now. It is a homage to his roots, his cultural heritage.