Books

There are many facets to the person that was Mahasweta Devi, who passed away at 90, active till recently doing what she loved best – giving voice and power to the people through her activism and her writing.

This not-for-profit multilingual platform is not only putting a book in every child’s hand, it is also preserving rare and unique Indian languages that don't have a written script of their own !

Nature is a playground for the country's foremost butterfly expert, who believes that butterflies can act as a conduit for conservation.

Zorami, the first ever English language novel written by a Mizo author, tells the story of a young woman and the influences of the political unrest in her life. At the same time, it vividly describes the culture and ethos prevalent in Mizoram.

Prajna Desai captures the unique cultural flavours and aromas that come out of the melting pot of Dharavi, Mumbai. Her book, The Indecisive Chicken, has stories about eight women, their food, their culture, and food myths.

Book cafes are a bibliophile's delight. Here's a list of 10 of the best places to spend hours in without a care in the world!

Here's a look at books by some foreigners, many of whom call India home now and some who have travelled here extensively, who give us a beautiful perspective on our own country.

Is it time to talk about sexuality and puberty with your kids? Sex education is important for kids and teens to avoid abuse, develop healthy relationships and be aware of their bodies. Here are 11 books by Indian authors that can help you start the conversation.

Here's a list of great books that shed light on a topic not spoken about enough - mental health. They're deep, witty, dark and unforgettable.

If you can never get enough of good books in your life, you must make yourself very happy by going to Delhi's Sunday Book Market.