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We’re delighted to announce that The Hindi Heartland by Ghazala Wahab has won Book of the Year – Non-Fiction at the Godrej Literature Live! Literary Awards 2026.
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Raza Mir is the author of Murder at the Mushaira, Ghalib: A Thousand Desires, The Taste of Words: An Introduction to Urdu Poetry, and the co-author of Anthems of Resistance: A Celebration of Progressive Urdu Poetry.
Richly detailed and brilliantly plotted, Murder at the Imambara—the eagerly awaited prequel to Raza Mir’s bestseller, Murder at the Mushaira—is at once a masterfully constructed historical mystery and an immersive portrait of nineteenth-century Lucknow, with the monumental Asafi Imambara looming over its pages as a silent, brooding presence.
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We are delighted to share that two of our books, The Hindi Heartland by Ghazala Wahab and The Remnants of Rebellion by Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew, have been shortlisted for the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman 2026.
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Some journeys take you away from the life you knew. Others bring you face to face with everything you’ve been trying to understand.
Monkey! by Karan Madhok is a surreal, darkly funny, and unexpectedly tender novel about grief, freedom, the strange people we meet, and the mysteries that are difficult to be explain.
From the misty Himalayan foothills to a train journey that seems to have no final destination, Monkey! asks what it means to be seen, to belong, and to find your way through the absurdities of being human.
Out now!
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We’re delighted to announce that The Greatest Game by Stephen Alter and The Hindi Heartland by Ghazala Wahab have been shortlisted for the Godrej Literature Live! Literary Awards 2026.
Congratulations!
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Consider this your official sign that buying books and reading books are two entirely separate, equally valid hobbies. Time to treat yourself.
From deeply researched histories to bold, unforgettable literary voices, these titles are written for readers drawn to rigorous perspectives and uncompromising storytelling.
Take a look at what is hitting shelves this month. Which one is going on your stack first?
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India’s food tells stories of its people, places, and ways of life. From regional specialities and festive feasts to recipes passed down through generations, every kitchen has something worth discovering.
This World Food Day, pick up a book and discover the many ways India cooks, eats, and celebrates food.
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Students have long challenged authority, questioned the status quo, and pushed society to confront difficult truths.
A strong democracy depends on citizens who understand their rights and stand up against injustice. These books offer the knowledge and perspectives to understand India’s past, question its present, and shape its future.
This World Students’ Day, let’s celebrate the courage and curiosity of young minds that help build a more just, informed, and democratic society.
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A difficult interview question, an unexpected result, or a setback after months of preparation can test how well you hold your ground.
Winning Under Pressure by Saloni Khanna looks at the less discussed side of the UPSC journey, drawing on real stories, research, and years of mentoring aspirant.
Even though the book is rooted in the civil services exam, but many of its observations will feel familiar to anyone who has had to perform when the stakes are high.
Available now: amzn.in/d/05PPFDzB
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We are excited to announce that Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew’s book The Remnants of Rebellion has been shortlisted by the jury for the Crossword Book Awards 2026 in the fiction category.
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Do we really not see women in history, or have we simply learned to look past them?
Forgotten Feminisms by Sindhu Rajasekaran brings those stories back into view. From prehistoric India and the epics to colonial rule and the freedom movement, it traces the women who questioned, resisted, fought, and refused to be reduced to footnotes.
A different way of looking at India’s past, through the women who were there all along.
Out now: amzn.in/d/0cLQrUlp
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Mental health struggles remain widespread, yet the conversations around them are still too few.
Today, on World Mental Health Day, Trauma Nation by Nishtha Lamba brings attention to the often overlooked impact of trauma and its links to anxiety, depression, addiction, and physical illness.
A silent epidemic needs to be acknowledged before it can be addressed.
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‘Touch the Sky with Glory.’
This Air Force Day, we pay tribute to the men and women who have served the nation with courage and dedication.
Among them were the pilots of 1965, who faced a technologically superior Pakistani Air Force with remarkable skill and determination.
The Sabre Slayers by Air Marshal Philip Rajkumar and Shiv Kunal Verma revisits the air battles of 1965 and the pilots whose skill and bravery shaped the course of the war.
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We’re delighted to share that four of our books have been longlisted for the Godrej Literature Live! Literary Awards 2026.
Congratulations!
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We share this world with animals, and learning to coexist begins with knowing them a little better.
From the way they live and communicate to the places they call home; there is much to discover about the lives of other creatures.
This World Animal Day, explore stories of wildlife, encounters, and the people who have spent years observing the natural world closely.
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Hinduism can mean different things to different people. For Gandhi, it meant being open, self-critical, and deeply humane.
Gandhi’s Hinduism by Gopalkrishna Gandhi offers a powerful reminder of how faith can be a source of moral imagination, courage, and hope.
This book is neither a theological treatise nor a conventional biography. It is a nuanced exploration of Mahatma Gandhi’s understanding of Hinduism.
Out now: amzn.in/d/03jHIMCA
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We are delighted to share that The Undying Light: A Personal History of Independent India by Gopalkrishna Gandhi has been longlisted for the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2026.
Deeply engaging and insightful, The Undying Light is a magisterial account of seminal events in the country from Independence to the present day.
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Young Mirza Ghalib arrives in Lucknow upon Mir Anees’s invitation. But, on his first day he witnesses a man plunge to his death from the minaret of the Asafi Imambara.
It looks like an accident, until Ghalib finds himself ensnared in a web of intrigue. Soon, the trail takes him through Lucknow’s crowded bazaars, hidden corners, and powerful circles, where every answer seems to lead to another secret.
Murder at the Imambara by Raza Mir is a tale of murder and intrigue, set in nineteenth-century Lucknow, with Mirza Ghalib at the centre of it all.
Out now: amzn.in/d/00XCS2Rp
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