Inspector Saralkar Returns in Gripping Pune Mystery
The beloved inspector Saralkar makes his much-anticipated return in '206 Bones', the sixth installment of Salil Desai's popular mystery series. This new novel plunges readers into a complex web of intrigue centered around a skeleton exhumed from the lawns of a Pune villa and a failed murder-suicide attempt.
Published by Westland, the 366-page thriller promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats with its dense plotting and compelling narrative. Priced at ₹499, the book offers the perfect distraction for lazy winter weekends, continuing the adventures of the redoubtable investigator that fans have come to love.
Exposé on Healthcare Corruption
In a stark departure from fiction, journalist and public policy professional Abantika Ghosh unveils the disturbing realities of India's private healthcare system in 'Games Hospitals Play'. The book reveals extensive corruption within the system, documenting practices from surge pricing for surgeries to exorbitant markups and the selling of luxury experiential packages.
Published by Bloomsbury India, this 204-page hard-hitting investigation exposes how hospitals prioritize profit maximization over patient care. Available for ₹699, the book sheds light on the single-point agenda that drives many healthcare providers: capitalizing on people's pain and vulnerability.
Economic Sanctions Under Scrutiny
Former RBI governor Urjit Patel presents a compelling analysis of economic sanctions in 'The Great Sanctions Hack'. The book examines how nations have long used economic pressure as a diplomatic tool, from Donald Trump's tariffs to various international sanctions.
Patel makes a strong case for rethinking the concept of sanctions, questioning their effectiveness in contemporary geopolitics and highlighting their unintended consequences on third parties. Published by Rupa, this 160-page volume is priced at ₹495.
Women in Organized Crime
S. Hussain Zaidi and Velly Thevar continue their exploration of female criminal masterminds in 'Mafia Queens of India'. The latest installment takes readers from the ravines of Chambal to the alleys of G.B. Road, Delhi's notorious red light district.
The book introduces readers to drug traffickers, gambling queens, scam artists, and other women who defy traditional gender roles to navigate and dominate in a man's world. Published by Simon & Schuster India, this 236-page volume costs ₹499 and offers fascinating insights into how these women move heaven and earth to advance their interests and settle personal scores.
These diverse new releases cater to different reading preferences, from mystery enthusiasts to those interested in hard-hitting non-fiction about contemporary issues affecting India and the world.
