Book Excerpt: ‘Lightning in a Shot Glass’ by Deepanjana Pal
Excerpted with permission from Lightning in a Shot Glass by Deepanjana Pal, published by HarperCollins India.
Book Excerpt: ‘The Only City’ by Anindita Ghose
Explore Anindita Ghose’s 2025 book The Only City — Bombay in Eighteen Stories. Themes of identity, love & urban life weave through this modern Indian classic.
Book Excerpt: ‘The Invisible Sun’ by Attar and Sholeh Wolpe
Read an excerpt from The Invisible Sun by Attar, translated by Sholeh Wolpe — a luminous guide to the soul inspired by Rumi’s master. This mystical poetry explores love, ego, and spiritual awakening, reminding readers of the eternal truth hidden within the human heart.
Book Excerpt: ‘Naaga’ by K. Hari Kumar
Book Title: Naaga: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Serpent WorshipAuthor: K. Hari KumarPublisher: Harper Non Fiction IndiaNumber of Pages: 392ISBN: 978-9369892655Date Published: Jul. 25,...
Book Excerpt: ‘On the Banks of the Pampa’ by Volga
Excerpted with permission from On the Banks of the Pampa by Volga, published by Harper Perennial India.
Book Excerpt: ‘Searches’ by Vauhini Vara
Excerpted with permission from Searches by Vauhini Vara, published by Fourth Estate.


















