Books

Le Magnat (French) by Vish Dhamija

A story unfolding through several different perspectives, The Mogul is a howdunnit set in the fractured world of power, money and crime.

The Stories We Tell (Kannada) by Devdutt Pattanaik

In The Stories We Tell: Mythology to Make Sense of Modern Lives, renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik presents seventy-two tales from India’s rich treasure of myths and legends to explain life in the twenty-first century. Originating from the author’s webcast Teatime Tales, this collection of stories is narrated in his inimitable style and offers a fresh and insightful take on how our mythology affects our lives today.

Masala Memsahib: Recipes and Stories from My Culinary Adventures in India by Karen Anand

Self-professed ‘Masala Memsahib’ Karen Anand takes us on a journey across five Indian states – Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra and West Bengal – and introduces us to mouth-watering local cuisines, diverse eating practices and fabulous culinary histories. Each of the book’s sections is a window into Karen’s remarkable adventures with food, interspersed with the most distinctive recipes from the regions she visits, from the piquant prawn balchao to the soulful Mulligatawny.

Faith (Tamil) by Devdutt Pattanaik

Why are Hindus so ritualistic? Why do they worship idols? Were they always casteist? Are they supposed to be vegetarian? Why is a Hindu prayer different from a Muslim or Christian one? Did the arrival of Muslim invaders 1000 years ago destroy Hindu culture? A delightful and eye-opening introduction to the intricacies of one of the world’s most widely practiced religions.