Books

Ever since it was announced that Tabu and Mira Nair are getting back together for the adaptation of #ASuitableBoy, our expectations for the miniseries have been at an all-time high. And this news 'suits' us just fine!

He was among a handful of those who commercialised printing and was responsible for the dissemination of the printed text at affordable prices, thereby democratising access to knowledge, literature and science.

“The books are then brought to our warehouse in West Delhi, which also doubles up as a library. We, along with the help of about 40 volunteers and interns, sort through every book, the ones that are torn, or not in good condition are sent for recycling while the good ones are stacked up for circulation.”

A young girl facing bullies in school. Another girl dealing with her parent's separation. These are just two of the hundreds of children who have found a dear friend in the books scripted by Indian authors—all thanks to Funky Rainbow!

The store gained popularity for its quality of books and diversity of subjects, for its proprietor had the skill to track down rare and in-demand books.

From crushing rural poverty to the corridors of power, Rajesh Patil's struggles through life and overcoming them to taste success is an incredible account of hard work and persistence.

The beneficiaries can be bibliophiles in search of that one long lost book or underprivileged school or college students. Let’s spread the joy of reading to those who can’t afford it.

Book Fairies is an international movement whose genesis can be traced back to the United Kingdom, where on March 8, 2016, a day also celebrated as International Women’s Day, the founder Cordelia Oxley gave shape to this movement.

“My parents were both primary school teachers and a large part of my fascination with books began because of them,” she begins.

Authored by Dr Shantha Mohan and published in 2018, Roots and Wings is a book that chronicles the lives and careers of early women engineers of India.