Books
From timeless classics to contemporary gems, explore a vast collection of books that cater to every taste and curiosity.
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Book Review: City on Fire is an expression of painful memories of a Muslim journalist
City on Fire by Zeyad Mansoor Khan, is a memoir in which he describes the hateful environment Muslims have had to endure in post-Babri Mosque demolition (6 December 1992) India. Although mainly…
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Aakhri Sawarian is novel of epic proportions by Syed Ashraf that takes reader to times of Timur Lame
By Qazi Obaidur Rahman Hashmi The novel, Akhri Sawarian (The Last Rides), by Syed Mohammed Ashraf woven around a well-knit plot, captures the reader’s attention at its outset. Written in first person,…
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Two landmark books on Islam set for release on September 5
Hyderabad: This year, September 5 will hold special significance as it coincides with the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the month in which Prophet Muhammad was born. Incidentally, this date is also observed…
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A new book highlights the nation’s glorious moments at the Olympics
The approach of the Olympic Games has resulted in several books being published about the history and evolution of the world’s greatest sports event. One of the informative books on the subject…
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Bridging gap between Telugu, Urdu–Murthy Mehak wishes to heal religious and cultural wounds
Hyderabad: A glance at the book shows that it is no ordinary compilation of stories. It is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of cultural understanding. The endeavor emerges not merely as…
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Review: Engineered in India by Mohan Reddy is a must for entrepreneurs
– Dr Ganesh Natarajan A “Rags to Riches” narrative or an engineers’ guide to do better engineering for India and the world? Mohan Reddy’s Engineered in India has all the elements of…
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Each poem is a measure of sound and images on the tarmac of language
Hyderabad-based poet and academic Jhilam Chattaraj celebrated the first anniversary of her second book, ‘Noise Cancellation,’ Hawakal Publishers, New Delhi, 2021. She was in conversation with young, poet, filmmaker, and painter, Shreya Bahirat.…
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Rana Safvi’s new book on Sufism is dignified, powerful and heart-touching
The general perception of Sufism for those uninitiated is perhaps reduced to paintings and images of saints, in cascading gowns steeped in reverence for the Almighty. The images, while powerful are deeply…
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A feast of vultures – The hidden business of democracy in India: Josy Joseph
Josy Joseph is a celebrated investigative journalist. His well researched stories, for those who follow him have blown the lid of multiple scams like the 2G scam, the Naval War Room leaks,…
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Is the ‘will to live’ cultivated? Manoranjan Byapari’s new book answers in affirmative
“It seems to me that one ought to rejoice in the fact of death–ought to decide, indeed, to earn one’s death by confronting with passion the conundrum of life. One is responsible…
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A nuanced narrative and beyond
By Dayem Mohammad Ansari The acumen of Shafey Kidwai doesn’t let him stay where the road ends. The seeker inside him not only jumps over the ditch but also succeeds in finding…
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A new book chronicles Institute of Public Enterprise’s history
The ‘New Education Policy’ and ‘The Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives have been launched for the sustainable development of India by the Government of India. For this to happen, India needs robust institutions. In this…
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Review: Raza Mir’s book attempts to answer who Muhammad Iqbal truly was
In a recent column, thought leader Tavleen Singh could not have been more astounded that a BJP’s spokeswoman’s anti-Muslim vitriol was supplemented by the first verse from the couplet below. “Kuch baat hai ki…
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What is home? Adhir Biswas’ ‘Memories of Arrival’ presents an odd answer
Borders are set up to define the places that are safe and unsafe, to distinguish us from them. A border is a dividing line, a narrow strip along a steep edge. A…
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