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A spy story takes centre stage in Delhi

(L-R) Harinder S Sikka, Justice Manmohan, and Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi at the launch of The Chabimaster at Kota House. (Credits: Raajeshh Kashyap/HT Photo)
Updated on May 25, 2026 05:01 pm IST

Ritu Kumar’s ‘Tender Tales of Life’s Lanes’ explores the power of ordinary lives

For Ritu Kamra Kumar, many of these stories are shaped by a deep engagement with women’s experiences.
Updated on Apr 19, 2026 10:10 pm IST

‘Now only into writing fiction’: Indian Army ex-chief Naravane after memoir row

Former Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane's autobiography 'Four Stars of Destiny' remains unpublished, and is at the nub of a major political row.
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Lucknow Book Fair 2026: From Hindi literature to Manga, a feast for readers

Youngsters at the Lucknow Book Fair underway at Ravindralaya, Charbagh in the state capital
Updated on Mar 20, 2026 01:51 pm IST

CPI MP calls for broader review of NCERT textbooks after recent concerns

P Sandosh Kumar further questioned "reckless or objectionable contents", underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials.
Published on Feb 27, 2026 01:34 pm IST

Book review | Rohan Monteiro new thriller is served with a dash of humour

The cover of Rohan Monteiro's debut novel
Published on Feb 23, 2026 09:25 am IST

Lily Swarn’s ‘A Drop of Cosmos’ explores life, loss and the vast unknown

Lily Swarn has long been a formidable presence in the literary world
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 06:06 pm IST

Book review| From temple bells to courtroom gavel: Case for Ram–The untold story

The book, Case for Ram: The Untold Insider’s Story is published by Rupa.
Published on Feb 11, 2026 11:47 pm IST

'Pre-order standard publishing practice': Penguin's fresh clarification amid row

As allegations of unauthorized circulation rose, the publisher emphasized the difference between announced books and those actually available for sale.
Updated on Feb 10, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Book Review: Roopa Unnikrishnan's The Jasmine Murders is more than a whodunnit

The cover of Roopa Unnikrishnan's debut fiction novel, The Jasmine Murders.
Published on Feb 06, 2026 12:17 pm IST

'By the way': Gen Naravane on why he wrote book, now at centre of Rahul-BJP row

A printed copy of the unpublished memoir of former Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane held up in the Parliament complex by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Book Review: K Ancrum's Icarus is a ‘queer’ tale that aches before the fall

Cover of the book, Icarus by K Ancrum.
Published on Jan 28, 2026 10:09 pm IST

From Delhi to Down Under: Turning youthful drift into hope

Cover of the book Stars Over the Silhouette by author (R) Mukul Damle.
Published on Jan 18, 2026 10:19 am IST

Book Review: Nikhil Kumar's The Architect's Dream is a patient reader's paradise

Cover of the book, The Architect's Dream by Nikhil Kumar
Published on Dec 01, 2025 08:00 pm IST

Book Review: Spectres of Vengeance weaves facts, fiction for a thrilling tale

Cover of Tarun Mehrishi's new novel, Spectres of Vengeance.
Published on Nov 27, 2025 03:38 pm IST

Book Review: Wild Reverence is poetry in prose with a sliver of romance

Cover of the book, Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
Published on Nov 11, 2025 03:47 pm IST

Book Review | In RF Kuang’s Katabasis, getting your PhD is one hell of a ride

Cover of the book Katabasis by RF Kuang.
Published on Nov 09, 2025 09:37 pm IST

Dubai ruler gifts ‘personally signed’ copy of new book to Indian billionaire

An Indian billionaire shared that the Dubai ruler sent him a signed copy of a new book.
Published on Nov 08, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Book review: Satoshi Yagisawa's Days at the Torunka Café reminds of a slow life

Cover of Japanese author Satoshi Yagisawa's new novel, Days at the Torunka Café.
Published on Oct 27, 2025 12:21 pm IST

Author of popular book I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki dies at 35

I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki author, Baek Se-hee, dies at 35
Published on Oct 17, 2025 05:43 pm IST

Chetan Bhagat: I don’t, but Indians care about films because they don’t read

Author Chetan Bhagat talks about his new book, 12 Years, and how he managed to delve into the world of new age romances at 51.
Published on Oct 15, 2025 06:00 am IST

Book review: Sugar Daddy is a provocative, pacy murder mystery for modern reader

The cover of Jayanti Ranganathan’s latest Hindi novel, Sugar Daddy.
Published on Oct 12, 2025 06:00 am IST

Roundabout | Flying with the gods in the season of festivity

The book on gods and their vehicles, Forever Friends: The Gods and their Vahanas. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 05, 2025 06:46 am IST

Journalist Harinder Baweja unveils her new book

Launch of journalist-author Harinder Baweja's memoir, They Will Shoot You, Madam: My Life Through Conflict
Updated on Oct 01, 2025 01:42 pm IST

New book shares amusing tales from the world of architecture

Sunita Kohli, Mahindra Singh Matharoo, Gurjit Singh Matharoo, Sunil Sethi, Rajeev Sethi and Vagish Naganur
Updated on Sept 22, 2025 03:51 pm IST

Book review: Khushboo Patani pays an ode to the female spirit in her letters

Wellness expert and former Army Major Khushboo Patani has come up with her new book, Letters From The Womb.
Published on Sept 19, 2025 12:20 pm IST

Book Review | Dear Alyne tries to be exposé but ends up ‘textspeak confessional’

Cover of the book, Dear Alyne: My Years as a Married Virgin.
Published on Sept 12, 2025 08:14 pm IST

Book review: Varaha - Hunnic Migration to Hind by Amit Singh

The book's ambitious narrative begins in the steppes of Inner Asia, meticulously detailing the Hunnic (Xiongnu) migration westward to the Altai Mountains and their eventual dominion over Transoxiana.
Published on Sept 09, 2025 05:15 pm IST

Bruce Willis’ wife shares how their love endures amid his dementia battle

Bruce Willis recently celebrated his 70th birthday with family, including ex-wife Demi Moore.
Published on Sept 06, 2025 01:25 am IST

A new book explores fashion’s role in shaping modern societies

Nirupama Singh Dar and Sunil Sethi
Published on Sept 05, 2025 05:02 pm IST