Books

The book starts well, but loses it way soon

Jia Tolentino’s book highlights the relationship between self-delusion and the Internet

Spiritualism can redeem our dying rivers

An anecdote-filled perspective of the disruptions that have shaped India’s policymaking experience since Independence

Notwithstanding lapses of governments past and present, it is important to acknowledge positives

Let all the hatred floating around not fool you; we, humans, are inherently virtuous — our genes would attest to the fact

A new book finds it is highly developed amongst commercial sex workers, who survive with courage, charisma and wit

There has been a spike in income inequality in the post reforms period with wealth concentrated at the top deciles

The Swachh Bharat Mission’s approach to sanitation could end up legitimising manual scavenging

A stinging description of allegedly poor manufacturing practices at some of India’s big pharma firms

An engaging account of the US’ early beginnings, to the huge and powerful country it has become

A book that celebrates the feat of Kapil’s Devils

Thirteen economists offer non-partisan, common-sense prescriptions for policy action across various sectors

With ample anecdotal evidence, this book provides valuable insights into the significance of sleep

An economist gazes at the electoral crystal ball

Two realistic analysis of Big Tech’s claims of a future powered by machines and why they dearly need a social audit

Puja Mehra scans a pivotal decade to figure out how reforms have become an unfinished business

Secrets of the C-suite from a veteran manager

The authors of this insightful book bust a few long-held corporate myths

It would address high urban unemployment and lack of public goods, besides being superior to mere income support

The articles in the book narrate a fascinating and complex tale of the business class’ growing power

In his book, Arun Kumar suggests ways to convert the complex levy into a ‘Ground Nourishing Tax’

Busting the myth of population explosion, the authors want us to prepare for an ageing society

The book is a treatise on the region’s rivers, seas — and deluded planners who tried to tame nature