The Hindu

90 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Grandson Tathagata Bhattacharya Recommends Five Essential Mahasweta Devi Novels · Tathagata Bhattacharya curates five lesser-known masterpieces by his grandmother, Mahasweta Devi, highlighting their social and historical significance.
• Mahasweta Devi Centenary: Publisher Recalls Writer's Life of Activism and Literature · Naveen Kishore reflects on Mahasweta Devi's approach to writing as activism and her dedication to tribal communities.
• Biographer Nicholas Boggs Discusses James Baldwin's Fiction, Essays and Resistance to Categorization · Nicholas Boggs explores how James Baldwin intertwined his novels and essays while resisting identity categories throughout his life and work.
• S. Hareesh Novel 'August 17' Imagines Independent Travancore as Sovereign Nation · S. Hareesh's alternate history novel August 17 depicts Travancore as a separate Hindu nation after 1947 instead of joining India.
• Elizabeth Strout Novel Examines Family Tragedy and Quiet Moments in 'The Things We Never Say' · Elizabeth Strout's new novel follows high-school teacher Arthur Dam as he navigates hidden depression after a family tragedy amid 2024 election concerns.
• Author Zhayynn James Publishes Book on Anglo-Indian Family Custodians of Chennai's Seven Wells · Zhayynn James releases 'The Keeper of the Wells', a saga chronicling the Nicholas family's 125-year legacy as water custodians in colonial Madras.
• The Hindu Reviews Munis D. Faruqui's New Book on the Complex History of Aurangzeb · Aurangzeb is the most hated king in Indian history, but new scholarship argues for a more nuanced view.
• Hassan Hotel Owner Honours Late S. Janaki With 2013 Biography · H.S. Ravi, a Hassan hotel owner, presented his 2013 book about S. Janaki after her death on July 12, 2026.
• Chennai Reading Groups Revive Literary Habits Amid Urban Busyness · Chennai's reading groups and book clubs foster renewed interest in reading through community gatherings and structured discussions.
• U.S. Obstetrician Publishes Manual on Vedic Rituals and Agnihotra Practice · Dr. Jayanta Kumar Dirghangi releases a guide to Vedic rituals after years of study under a Tamil Nadu guru.
• Delhi Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Amidst Prison Reading List · Delhi court dismissed bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, coinciding with the publication of Khalid's prison book.
• Sensei Eyal Nir Launches 'BuDo for Life' Book in Kolkata · Martial arts mentor Eyal Nir introduces his new book on applying BuDo philosophy to daily life at a Kolkata event.
• Tabish Khair Discusses Provocation, Refuge, and Self-Fragmentation in New Novel · Author Tabish Khair explains the provocative title and themes of his new novel, Drown All the Refugees.
• Indian Astronaut Shukla Launches Book on ISS Mission Triumphs and Humor · IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla launches his book detailing his historic ISS mission and team efforts.
• Queer Literature Normalizes Marginalized Communities Through Reading · Reading queer literature helps normalize marginalized communities and cultivates empathy.
• Indus Waters Treaty Suspended Amid Rising Climate and Diplomatic Tensions · The Indus Waters Treaty was suspended in April 2025, threatening water security for India and Pakistan.
• Indian Law Clerk Reviews Solicitor General's Books on Legal Absurdity · Kartikey Singh analyzes Tushar Mehta's books on quirky legal history and modern courtroom theatrics.
• Review: Tara Menon's 'Under Water' Explores Grief, Friendship, and Eco-Fiction · Book review of Tara Menon's debut novel exploring deep friendship and environmental loss.
• Book Review: Anthology Showcases Northeast India's Literary Vitality · A curated collection of 27 stories challenges stereotypes and highlights the region's diverse literary landscape.
• Book Review: Anil Yadav's 'Courtesans Don't Read Newspapers' Satirizes Modern India · Anil Yadav's new collection uses humor and satire to critique corruption, hypocrisy, and social decay in North India.
• Grandmother's Khichdi Cookbook Preserves Family Culinary Heritage · Author translates grandmother's 1984 khichdi cookbook, preserving family culinary traditions through 59 recipes.
• Top Books to Read This June: A Curated List of Diverse Literary Works · This June's top books include a locked-room mystery, a queer love story, and a multigenerational family saga, reflecting diverse literary themes.
• Bengaluru Restaurant Partners with Book Club for Literary Lunch Event · Bao To Me in Koramangala hosts a themed dinner pairing Yellowface by RF Kuang with a five-course pan-Asian meal.
• Review: Queer India Now Anthology Dismantles Monolithic Queer Experience · Editors Dhamini Ratnam and Dhrubo Jyoti curate 29 essays revealing diverse queer Indian realities.
• Architect Tuljha Bhavani Reddy Explores Women's Desire in New Book · Architect Tuljha Bhavani Reddy's debut collection examines desire and emotional neglect in modern Indian marriages.
• Review: 'Yesteryear' Exposes the Dark Reality Behind the 'Tradwife' Fantasy · Book review of Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' critiques the 'tradwife' lifestyle and its performative nature.
• Author-Columnist B. Chandregowda's Book 'Kalamavana Kadedinagalu' Launched in Shivamogga · Retired officer B. Chandregowda's concluding book on his popular Kannada column characters was released in Shivamogga.
• Review: Bora Chung's Red Sword is Audacious but Often Baffling · A reviewer finds Bora Chung's Red Sword original but difficult due to its flat, repetitive style and lack of character depth.
• Historian Romila Thapar Rejects Blame on Nehruvian Elite for Hindutva Rise · Romila Thapar argues Hindutva's growth stems from colonial legacies and Partition agencies, not the Nehruvian elite.
• Book Review: Irwin Allan Sealy's Flying Yoginis Explores Female Power · Irwin Allan Sealy's Flying Yoginis blends travel, philosophy, and history to celebrate fierce feminine archetypes.