#Political Archives - Indian Book Critics

The Power of Stories Narrative National Image writes Alok Mishra Indian Book Critics

The Power of Stories: How Narratives Shape a Nation’s Image and Why a Balanced Projection Matters, writes Alok Mishra

3 months ago

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 novel review Indian Book Critics

A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry, a detailed review

Novels

3 months ago

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…

In her defence navdeep singh shivani dasmahapatra book review Indian Book Critics

In Her Defence: Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces by Navdeep Singh and Shivani Dasmahapatra, a detailed review

Non-fiction

6 months ago

In Her Defence: Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces is a seminal work that delves into the intersection of gender, law, and military service in India. Authored…

Odyssey Dima Hasao & Autonomous Council by Ramu Upadhaya Book Review

Non-fiction

10 months ago

At times, in every critic’s working days, people come across books that not only appear out of the box but are indeed the ones. You just begin reading such titles…

Why Bharat Matters S Jaishankar review Indian book critics

Why Bharat Matters by S Jaishankar Book Review

Non-fiction

1 year ago

Anything other than the ongoing IPL in India that is popular today, discussed en masse, and getting people’s attention, is undoubtedly the Lok Sabha election! Yes, the Lok Sabha general…

Lies My Gov't Told Me and The Better Future Coming Robert Malone MD MS Book Review Indian Critics

Lies My Gov’t Told me by Dr Robert Malone – Book Review

Non-fiction

1 year ago

Dr Robert Malone’s experiences illustrate a broader debate about the balance between free speech and the prevention of misinformation in the digital age. Malone’s sidelining and bans from public spaces…

The Inheritance of Loss novel book review Kiran Desai Summary Critical

The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai: Book Review

Novels

2 years ago

The Inheritance of Loss is a critically appreciated novel penned by Kiran Desai that weaves an intricate tapestry of interwoven lives set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.…

Death by Government R J Rummel book review

Death by Government by R J Rummel – Book Review

Non-fiction

2 years ago

There are books that you want to read. Then, there are also books that you may not want to read. Also, at times, there are books that friends and others…

Sarojini Naidu, Selected Poetry and Prose – Book Review (edited by Makrand Paranjape)

Poetry

3 years ago

One of the finest English poets India produced, Sarojini Naidu, wrote many poems before independence and continued her literary ventures after India became free from the unholy clutches of the…

Behold a Pale Horse by Milton William Cooper – Book Review

Non-fiction

3 years ago

Those who are familiar with conspiracy theories, the old and the new ones, must be familiar with a name – Milton William Cooper. Popular as Will Cooper, the guy was…

A Landless Alien Ramu Upadhaya Book review Indian Critics

A Landless Alien: Where heart lay by Ramu Upadhaya – Review

Novels

3 years ago

A Landless Alien: where heart lay is a novel by Ramu Upadhaya that exhibits very elusive ideas vested in a democracy and the unmaking of it. The novelist has used…

Who Killed Shastri The Tashkent Files book review

Who Killed Shastri? The Tashkent Files book by Vivek Agnihotri – Review

Non-fiction

3 years ago

Vivek Agnihotri’s movie, The Kashmir Files, has opened the floodgates. Many opinions are coming at a quick pace. Many are in favour of this movie and moviemaker. However, some people…