Current Readings on IBC – March 2026
The Unbecoming by Kartikeya Vajpai – buy from Amazon Siddharth Kapoor, once a celebrated figure in Indian cricket, faces a crisis after a series of defeats that shatter his…
The Quest of Baojender by Ramu Upadhaya – Review
The Quest of Baojender by Ramu Upadhaya is a deeply reflective, intellectually demanding work that resists easy classification. Positioned somewhere between novel, philosophical memoir, socio-political chronicle, and ethical testimony, the…
High Tide by Hywel Pinto, a detailed review
Hywel Richard Pinto’s High Tide: Trust Not What The Tide Brings In is a novel that draws its strength from the seamless convergence of crime, historical intrigue, political undercurrents, and…
The Power of Stories: How Narratives Shape a Nation’s Image and Why a Balanced Projection Matters, writes Alok Mishra
Stories are the lifeblood of human civilisation. They shape perceptions, influence opinions, and construct identities. When it comes to nations, the stories told about them, whether in literature, media, or…
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a detailed review
Rohinton Mistry’s A Fine Balance stands as one of the most powerful literary achievements of the late 20th century. This novel captures the fragility of human dignity against the backdrop…
Rita Chhetri: Author of The Boy with the Red Balloon – A Young Novelist from Arunachal Pradesh
It’s a rarity that I come across recommendations of reading young authors! I have been reading fiction for more than 20 years now (and seriously doing so). However, very rarely…
The Hidden Hindu Book 1 by Akshat Gupta, a detailed review
Akshat Gupta’s The Hidden Hindu is an ambitious fusion of mythology, science fiction, and thriller, weaving together ancient Hindu cosmology with a futuristic interrogation narrative. The novel follows Om Shastri, a mysterious…
Kapardi by Kolhapur Ramamurthy – Review
Kolhapur Ramamurthy’s Kapardi is a tour de force in contemporary Indian fiction, masterfully intertwining myth, mystery, espionage, and geopolitics into a gripping narrative. The novel is a thought-provoking exploration of…
Mystical Palimpsest: A Collection of Two Novellas by Manjima Misra Book Review
In my long years as a reader, I have come across many sophisticated themed books by very sensible authors. Manima Misra’s book, a collection of two novellas, is one such…
Hashtag by Gautam Rajrishi, a detailed review of the Hindi novel
Gautam Rajrishi’s Hashtag (हैशटैग) is a poignant and evocative novel that masterfully captures the raw beauty and complexity of unrequited love, ambition, and personal transformation. Set against the culturally rich and…
The Greatest Battle of Culture: A Story of Harappans by Panigrahi Bethi Book Review
Book: The Greatest Battle of Culture: A Story of Harappans Author: Panigrahi Bethi Publication: April 29, 2024 Pages: 153 Genre: Historical Fiction, Novella Review by: Anand S J …
The AI Who Questioned Everything by Rajiv Mittal Book Review
Let’s be clear about one thing – the novel (if I can say it one) is thought-provoking. However, it is equally true (to me, as I read it) that this novel…