7 Podcasts for Bookworms to Rediscover Reading
Struggling to read? These seven brilliant podcasts offer analysis, tips, and recommendations to help you fall in love with books again. Perfect for Indian readers.
Struggling to read? These seven brilliant podcasts offer analysis, tips, and recommendations to help you fall in love with books again. Perfect for Indian readers.
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
Dhandoraa, released on Dec 25, 2025, is a gripping Telugu drama starring Sivaji. Our review explores its brutal take on caste, power, and family. Read the full analysis.
As social media influencers and algorithms dominate reading recommendations, a veteran critic questions the role of professional book reviews in India's shrinking English-language market. Explore the shift from deep analysis to viral reels.
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
Erika Kirk promotes her late husband Charlie Kirk's final book, 'Stop, in the Name of God,' facing online criticism defended by Mary Katharine Ham. Read the full story.
The Pune Book Festival concluded with a historic 12.5 lakh footfall and Rs 50 crore in sales, showcasing Pune's vibrant literary culture. Discover the highlights and future plans.
Gurpreet Singh Kamow from Kotkapura cycled 100 km daily for 100 days, covering 1.5 lakh km in 6 years. Honoured by Punjab Assembly Speaker, his story inspires fitness. #Cycling #Inspiration
Discover six books with unforgettable, quirky titles that grab attention and spark curiosity. From trees that talk to a boy raised as a dog, these titles promise unique stories.
A pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, allegedly by her family over her inter-caste marriage. Police have arrested her father and brother. Read the shocking details.
A cook in Trichy's govt breakfast scheme accuses headmistress of caste-based discrimination after being replaced. She seeks action under the SC/ST Act. Details inside.
A critical review of 'The Great Indian Brain Rot' by Anurag Minus Verma, exploring how digital marketing categories are flattening human thought and creativity in India. Read the full analysis.
Saudha Kasim reviews 'All Souls,' a campus novel that reveals itself as a profound ghost story exploring male loneliness and infidelity at Oxford. Read the full analysis.
A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.
The Army War College in Mhow concluded its two-day AWC Pustakayan 2025 book fair. Nearly 800 attendees explored over 5000 books. Discover the highlights of this literary event for servicemen and families.
Over 300 orphaned children in Karnataka face an identity crisis as they lack caste certificates, blocking access to education and jobs. The state govt seeks a 1% reservation solution. Read more.
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
Kerala Legislative Assembly hosts its 4th International Book Festival from Jan 7-13, 2026. Free entry, 200+ publishers, author talks & cultural events. Explore!
After her family allegedly killed her boyfriend Saksham Tete in Nanded, Aanchal Mamidawar's public defiance against caste prejudice and regressive social norms is a powerful statement. Her story exposes the criminalisation of love in India.
A new book detailing the development work in Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath's eight-year tenure was launched in Lucknow. Leaders praised progress in investment, law & order, and social welfare.
Actress Sumona Chakravarti opens up about heartbreak, healing, and the quiet comfort found in Dolly Alderton's novel 'Good Material'. Read her emotional take.
The 41st Patna Book Fair transforms Gandhi Maidan into a literary paradise, attracting over a lakh visitors. Discover book launches, interactive sessions, and the world's most expensive book priced at Rs 15 crore.
Megha Majumdar's new novel 'A Guardian and a Thief', set in a famine-stricken Kolkata, wins Oprah's praise but faces critique for its Americanised MFA sheen. Read our in-depth review.
Telangana High Court dismisses appeal by seven individuals, upholding the cancellation of their ST Lambada caste certificates. The court cited migration from Maharashtra in 1956 as a key factor. Read the full legal analysis.
Discover this week's essential reads, including a deep dive into India's 1971 war and a novel on Partition's legacy. Expand your literary horizons now!
In a tragic act of defiance, Aanchal Mamidwar performed marriage rituals on her murdered partner Saksham Tate in Nanded. Her family, arrested for the honour killing, now faces her quest for justice.
Allahabad High Court orders verification of Scheduled Caste status for individuals who converted to other religions. The ruling impacts caste certificate issuance and reservation benefits.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates the week-long Assam Book Fair in Silchar. The event, concluding Dec 10, celebrates reading's role in human civilization. Discover the highlights and the minister's powerful message.
Explore new book releases: Vijai Trivedi's deep dive into the RSS at 100, the viral YouTube duo's trivia book, and a corporate turnaround story. Discover your next read!
In a shocking honour killing case, a Maharashtra woman performed marriage rituals with her boyfriend's corpse after her father and brothers murdered him. The tragic incident highlights caste violence.