Page 21 - Book News
1971: Beyond the shibboleths
The author has pulled off a notable feat by presenting new perspectives on a well-worn subject
 "1971: Beyond the shibboleths")
Art cinema's unasked questions
Ms Majumdar is clearly partial to Ritwik Ghatak's work. The book is peppered with pictures and anecdotes from his work - particularly Meghe Dhaka Taara
 "Art cinema's unasked questions")
Chronicling the 'Ghosn shock'
Collision Course is a brilliant capture of the interplay of various forces that led to the celebrated CEO's downfall and its ripple effect
 "Chronicling the 'Ghosn shock'")
India's unshackling problem
If you want a quick overview of India's failings, however, this book is a good starting point
 "India's unshackling problem")
Boeing's crash course
There is an understandable temptation to look for silver linings in the wake of tragedy
 "Boeing's crash course")
The demolition of pluralism
What Mr Mukhopadhyay wants to achieve with this book is perhaps to ask ourselves what idea of India we carry in our hearts
 "The demolition of pluralism")
Price of the Modi Years: A useful guide to Modi govt's track record
Aakar Patel's book, Price of the Modi Years, is a laborious compendium of such highlights of Modi's tenure as prime minister
 "Price of the Modi Years: A useful guide to Modi govt's track record")
Wisdom through maxims
Mr Levy defines these maxims as "one-sentence nuggets of wisdom meant to immortalise an important idea"
 "Wisdom through maxims")
Powers of Sigint and Comint
This book is a deep dive into one of Britain's pioneer intelligence agencies
 "Powers of Sigint and Comint")
Inside the viral world
It may be the case that no one knows whether a vaccine will work or not, but it is definitely a conscious choice on the part of the author and the editor to make sexist and offensive statements
 "Inside the viral world")
A forgotten army
A Foreword by Yasmin Khan, author of the excellent The Raj at War, notes that this book is in the "vanguard of shaping new histories of the Second World War"
 "A forgotten army")
HBO and the TV revolution
HBO began to make its mark on popular culture in the late 1970s and early 1980s
 "HBO and the TV revolution")
A road to nowhere?
This well-researched book on the Sino-Indian boundary dispute nevertheless makes some debatable contentions about the past and future of this conflict
 "A road to nowhere?")
A robot didn't write this review
The book has a remarkable chapter on current technology platforms and how they influence our lives today and will do so in the future
 "A robot didn't write this review")
A long march to impoverishment
The story of the long walk home is the subject of Homebound, a book that addresses the pain and devastation caused by the lockdowns
 "A long march to impoverishment")
The taxing charter
Mukesh Butani, founder and managing partner at BMR Legal Advocates, needs no introduction in the world of direct tax
 "The taxing charter")
America's new aristocracy
Book review of THE 9.9 PERCENT: The New Aristocracy That Is Entrenching Inequality and Warping Our Culture
 "America's new aristocracy")
A culinary tour de force
A history of Calcutta through its food recreates the city's rich multicultural heritage
 "A culinary tour de force")
Immersion in the Tata 'black box'
Book review of Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism
 "Immersion in the Tata 'black box'")
The mental dynamic
Ms Singh's book makes it clear that India's Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, builds on a long legacy of efforts to advocate for rights-based institutional care
 "The mental dynamic")
