Book Review: ‘The History of Ideas’ by David Runciman
Overall, "The History of Ideas" shines in its ability to spark thoughtful reflection on enduring political concepts and their relevance, but it struggles to fully unify its diverse material into a cohesive analysis of equality, justice, and revolution.
Book Review: ‘How to Save the Internet’ by Nick Clegg
Nick Clegg's "How to Save the Internet" offers a valuable insider perspective on the complex conflicts between big tech companies, governments, and society in the modern digital landscape.
Book Review: ‘Trial by Water’ by Uttam Kumar Sinha
Ultimately, "Trial by Water" is more than a history of a treaty—it is a lucid, deeply informed reflection on how geography, politics, and perception shape international relations.
Book Review: ‘Uprooted’ by Ita Mehrotra
More than a chronicle, "Uprooted" is a beautifully rendered moral reckoning. It compels us to ask: who truly belongs to the land, and who gets to decide? Ita Mehrotra gives voice and visibility to those whose hands have built this country and whose histories are so often erased.
Book Review: ‘The Hindi Heartland’ by Ghazala Wahab
What distinguishes "The Hindi Heartland" is its intersectional approach. Wahab deftly weaves caste, gender, religion, and class into her analysis, refusing to flatten the region into easy binaries.
Book Review: ‘From Frontier to the Heartland’ by Rouhin Deb and Nabaarun Barooah
"From Frontier to the Heartland: A Century of Sangh Parivar In The Northeast" is a bold and extensively researched account that sheds new light on the century-long engagement of the Sangh Parivar in India’s Northeast.
