The Repentant Sinner
Leo Tolstoy's The Repentant Sinner is a profound exploration of Christian theology, particularly the concepts of sin, repentance, and divine grace. Through this parable-like story, Tolstoy delves into...
Nehru and Science in the Age of Coronavirus
Nehru and Science in the Age of Coronavirus is a significant work that revisits the scientific vision of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Santos...
The Indian Constitution: Limited but Necessary
Prof Gopinath Ravindran, the former Vice Chancellor of the Kannur University, is a renowned history scholar. He has written prominent works that serve as a reference for students and scholars, and he ...
Union Government, Not Central Government
Nanabhoy "Nani" Ardeshir Palkhivala was an eminent Indian jurist, constitutional expert and liberal economist. Born in Mumbai in 1920, he had his master's degree in English Language and Literature. La...
A Hindu Princess and Her Islamic Dynasty
A Hindu Princess and Her Islamic Dynasty is a tale from Kottarathil Sankunni's renowned work, Aithihyamala (Garland of Legends), a collection of traditional stories, folklore, and historical narrative...
Grim Realities, Hopeful Hues
Justice V R Krishna Iyer was a Supreme Court Judge and Minister who reformed the Indian criminal justice system. He stood up for the poor and the underprivileged. Throughout his life, he remained a hu...
Complexities of Gender Roles
Easterine Kire's novel A Terrible Matriarchy explores the complexities of gender roles and societal expectations in a traditional Naga society. The narrative centres on the life of Dielieno, a young w...
A Rich Tapestry of Characters
Amitav Ghosh's novel The Shadow Lines is a rich tapestry of characters, each with their unique complexities and motivations. The novel's protagonist, an unnamed young boy growing up in Calcutta, India...
Insight into Experiences and Challenges
The Truth about Me: A Hijra Life Story by A Revathi is a memoir that utilises various narrative techniques to convey the author's journey as a transgender woman in India. These techniques help provide...