Medical Maladies is an exceptional anthology that delves into the spectrum of medical experiences and practices in India. The collection features nineteen captivating short stories translated from various Indian languages. This compilation, which includes renowned authors like Rabindranath Tagore, Bibhutibhusan Bandopadhyay, Premchand, and Saadat Hasan Manto, as well as medical practitioners such as Rashid Jahan and Shirin Shrikant Valavade, offers readers a thought-provoking and immersive exploration of the intersection between literature and medicine.  A notable aspect of this collect ..read more

Based on the origin myth of the South Indian state of Kerela and its people, N. Mohanan's What the Rains Foretold narrates the mythical tale of the highly accomplished scholar, Vararuchi. The book has been translated into English from the Malayalam original Innaathe Mazha by Manoj Neelkanthan. The tragic story of Vararuchi evokes pity and makes the readers contemplate. The young scholar Vararuchi refused the coveted position of the Roya Pundit at the King's court and decided to embark on a journey in pursuit of truth and knowledge. While on his journey, he happened to hear a ..read more

Packed with action, thrill and suspense, Sinbad and the Tomb of Alexander is a brilliant retelling of the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor, from the classic One Thousand and One Nights. This is the second book in the series After saving the world from Armageddon, Sinbad finds himself in the midst of another thrilling adventure! Sinbad has been bestowed with another important responsibility. Along with his friends, who accompany him in his quest, Sinbad has to procure the Water of Life. And in order to find that, he has to locate the three stones which will lead him to the Tomb of Alexander t ..read more

Translated from the Urdu novel Barf Aashna Parindey, Birds of the Snows by Tarannum Riyaz tells the poignant tale of a Kashmiri family.  The novel mainly focuses on the life of Sheba, the youngest daughter of Chowdhury Najam Khan and Suraya Begum. Sheba is very different from her sisters and perceives life very differently. She desires freedom and knowledge. The various situations she faces in life help her come to terms with the responsibilities of life. Her decisions and the choices she makes for herself reflect her strong set of values and ideals. The author has brilliantly expl ..read more

Indira Goswami's Five Novellas about Women brings to light the deplorable conditions of the marginalised section of the society. Translated from Assamese into English by Dibyajyoti Sarma, the five novellas in this anthology give voice to those who are often left unheard. The stories mainly focus on the plight of women. Women - marginalised, and oppressed by the society. The author portrays the lives of the rural poor, the plight of the urban underclass, and how the powerless are treated. Issues like widowhood, and female sexuality are prominent themes of her stories. The stories are ..read more

An anthology of short poems, Deepika Bhardwaj's Subtle explores the theme of love and its afflictions.  The book is divided into two sections - The Fall and The Rise. As is quite evident from the titles, the first section 'The Fall' is about the sufferings, despair. 'The Hope' is all about rediscovering oneself and emerging stronger - it's about being hopeful.  The poems trace the emotional journey of romantic love - from falling in love to falling apart. The illustrations that accompany each of the poems are really beautiful. They are in perfect sync with the poems.  A very s ..read more

The Sword of Kalki, which is the first book in the Kalyug series, is an interesting read which combines both the genres - mythology and teenage drama. The protagonist - Reyansh, aka Rey, is a 17-year-old student, who does not believe in the mythological tales of the Gods and Goddesses. Although he grew up listening to mythological stories, he does not believe in them. But his life takes a turn when he arrives at Guru Parshuram's Ashram. As the story progresses, he realizes that the asurs and the devas are indeed real and he comes from a long line of one of the devas himself.&n ..read more

Kartikeya Ladha's latest book, Life Unknown - A Passage Through India narrates the tale of the author's journey across the Indian subcontinent. However, this book is not just a travelogue, it is deeply philosophical and spiritual as well. The book begins in Ladakh. The author has brilliantly portrayed the untamed beauty of the Himalayan Mountains. The vivid description of the scenic beauty makes the book all the more interesting to read. The book is divided into three sections - describing the author's journey across various parts of northern as well as southern India. Life ..read more

A collection of a hundred short poems - Rushali Mukherjee's Moon Child is a simple, yet wonderful read. Poignant and powerful, each one of the poems is soul-stirring.  The author has brilliantly described a host of feelings and emotions through her poems. The poems reflect a myriad of themes - ranging from love, loss, yearning, to nature and so much more. In her book, not only has the author given words to the diverse emotions, she has wonderfully portrayed them through her sketches as well. The hand-drawn sketches that accompany each of the poems are aesthetic and exceptionally beaut ..read more

  A fascinating novella, The Emperor: Live The Dream, is an allegorical tale. It narrates the journey of the penguin-Em. In the frozen continent of Antarctica, lived a baby penguin, Em. He had big dreams. s he grew up, he was sceptical, he procrastinated. The other members of his tribe thought that his dream was impossible to achieve. But one day, Em did set off on a journey to pursue his dream. He faced tremendous difficulties and a number of tumultuous circumstances on his way.  Could Em succeed in his journey? Read the book to know about Em's exceptional adventure... Em's j ..read more