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Step into the world of historical non-fiction with these books recommended by author Manu S Pillai.

How many names does Arjuna have? Why was Yama cursed? What lesson did a little mongoose teach Yudhisthira? The Kurukshetra war, fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas and which forced even the gods to take sides, may be well known, but there are innumerable stories set before, after and during the war that lend […]

🛕Book Review🛕 If you’re captivated by the spiritual and historical significance of India’s temples, “Temples of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern” by Dr. K. Raghuram is a must-read. The book provides a comprehensive exploration of temples across the country, organized state by state, offering a deep dive into their origins, legends, and architectural marvels. Dr. Raghuram’s meticulous research and engaging writing style make it accessible for both pilgrims and history enthusiasts…

Why I Am A Hindu by Shashi Tharoor

An excerpt from ‘Born a Muslim: Some Truths About Islam in India’, by Ghazala Wahab.

Know about the alcohol distilled from the mahua tree in Chhattisgarh. Much like Karnataka’s Halakkis, Rajasthan’s Kanjars, Meghalaya’s Khasis, Nagaland’s Konyaks

India is a very diverse country with many distinct pursuits, vastly different convictions, widely divergent customs, and a veritable feast of viewpoints. The Argumentative Indian brings together an illuminating selection of writings from Nobel prize-winning economist Amartya Sen that outline the need to understand contemporary India in the light of its long argumentative tradition. The understanding and use of this rich argumentative tradition are critically important, Sen argues, for the…

9 Books On Indian History You Need To Add To Your Reading List

Read 43 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. In the three centuries that followed Vasco da Gama’s discovery of the sea route from Europe…