The Indian publishing scene welcomes a diverse set of new releases this season, offering readers insights into political history, a treasure trove of trivia, a dramatic corporate rescue, and a gripping crime thriller. These books, from seasoned journalists, viral content creators, a corporate leader, and a novelist, promise to engage a wide audience.
A Ringside View of the RSS at 100
Political journalist Vijai Trivedi leverages his three decades of experience to present a nuanced portrait of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in his new book. Titled 'The RSS: 100 Years of the Indian Right', the work arrives as the right-wing organisation enters its centenary year. Trivedi provides readers with an insider's perspective on the RSS's workings, based on extensive primary research that includes interviews with key leaders within the organisation.
The book, translated by Subha Pande, is published by Westland. It spans 480 pages and is priced at ₹799.
From Viral Videos to a Book of Bizarre Facts
For fans of quizzing and curious facts, the viral YouTube channel Arey Pata Hai, run by the couple Nipun Jain and Mohit Mamoria, has now launched a book. After amassing over a million subscribers and more than a billion cumulative views online, the creators have encapsulated the essence of their brand in print.
Their book, 'What the… What? Curious Questions, Curiouser Answers', is packed with wild facts, bizarre trivia, and the duo's signature humour. Published by Hachette, the book has 288 pages and costs ₹399.
The Inside Story of a Corporate Turnaround
Natarajan Srinivasan offers an upcoming insider's account of corporate resilience in 'The Great Revival'. The book reveals how he led the charge from within Crompton Greaves, a company teetering on the brink of extinction in 2019, and successfully turned its fortunes around within just three years.
This narrative stands as a testimony to resilient leadership, financial prudence, and operational restructuring under tremendous pressure. Published by Penguin Random House India, the book is 256 pages long and priced at ₹599.
A Mumbai-Based Police Procedural Thriller
Adding to the fiction roster is a police procedural novel titled 'Itarsi Express' by Vivek Duggal. The story follows a once-dreaded encounter cop, Assistant Inspector Suryakant Patil, who escapes his boring desk job to return to the field. He investigates a series of suspicious deaths around a night train in Mumbai.
Along with his Head Constable Thakur and a railway TTE named Mohan, Patil uncovers a pattern that drags him into a murky past. The thriller is published by Simon & Schuster India, spans 224 pages, and is available for ₹399.
This collection of new releases highlights the vibrant and varied narratives emerging from Indian authors, covering non-fiction analysis, light-hearted knowledge, business strategy, and suspenseful fiction.
