How do languages mix? Does it begin in chaos, new migrants and old inhabitants needing a pidgin to communicate? Or does it happen more smoothly, in stages? And what is a prakrit? Why do we hear only of prakrits, and never of pidgins, in South Asia? In Father Tongue, Motherland, Peggy Mohan looks at exactly how the mixed languages in South Asia came to life. Like a flame moving from wick to wick in early encounters between male settlers and locals skilled at learning languages, the language would start to ‘go native’ as it spread. This produced ‘father tongues’, with Read More..

Sarvam - Divine Tales of Oneness, Virtues & Harmony is a captivating collection of short stories and new fables inspired by ancient Indian literature. The book explores profound themes like ecology, spirituality, and harmony. Filled with immersive illustrations, Sarvam familiarizes the readers with the spiritual wisdom of Ancient India. The book uses intricate layers of Indian mythology, blending symbolism and natural themes to convey age-old wisdom to the modern world. Abhishek Singh's work is acclaimed around the world for its unique style and storytelling and has been exhibited i Read More..

A reflection on the current mode of capitalism and a call to action to rethink everything – leadership, strategy, innovation, and even progress itself. What if the most valuable insights into your company’s future aren’t buried in your big data or shared by industry experts—but voiced quietly at the edges, by the very people you’ve been ignoring? In Atypical: Five Strategy Rules for a New World, UCL and IIMB professor Prateek Raj challenges the status quo by showing how the world’s most innovative organisations learn from voices at the fringes—be Read More..

In pre-independent India, in the small village of Kesarugattu somewhere in Karnataka, Devaraya, a Brahmin, goes about further ossifying his status. This little hamlet, like every other, follows the said and unsaid rules of caste and religion. Inter-caste marriages are frowned upon. Brahmin and other wealthy upper caste men set the rules. The Ai tribes live far away from the village, in the forest. As societal divisions and unlikely friendships play out in the everyday life of the village, a secret from Devaraya's past comes to haunt him and his family. The repercussions are huge for both D Read More..

A gripping graphic adaptation of the modern literary classic by International Booker Prize-nominated author Perumal Murugan and critically acclaimed graphic novelist Appupen. Chellayipuram—famed for hosting the most exhilarating jallikattu contests of strength between man and bull. This year, Pichi, from distant Usilanoor, is here to face the Kaari bull, the zamindar’s pride, both menacing in appearance and undefeated in the bull-taming contest. It’s been two years since his father Ambuli had been gored to death by this same beast. In the billowing dust of the arena, as Pi Read More..

Step into the world of Raghu Rai, the father of Indian photography, through a deeply engaging memoir. This is not a conventional recounting of his life but a candid korero brimming with sincerity, wisdom, and humanity. Woven with iconic photographs, it captures his devotion to craft and the philosophies that shaped his legendary career. The narrative — alive with vibrant anecdotes and profound insights — offers an intimate portrait of the master craftsman and invites readers on a journey of learning and inspiration. Rachna Singh’s Raghu Rai: Waiting for the Divine i Read More..

Join us for a book signing session by author Sheela Tomy! We will have copies of her English titles, Valli and Do Not Ask The River Her Name as well as her Malayalam titles. If you already have her book, feel free to bring it by to get it signed, and if you cannot make it, drop us your details via a WhatsApp message and we’ll get a copy signed for you! Read More..

Stranded in the treacherous depths of the forests of the Eastern Ghats – a region steeped in ancient lore – amidst a pandemic- triggered lockdown, siblings Magadh, Yukti, and their new friend Rudra race against time to confront and stop an ancient enemy. As one fateful night uncovers many legends with danger lurking in every shadow, will their friendship overcome the malevolent forces at play? Will the journey lead to the discovery of the ‘Pure Seed’? Will General Xilian and his men succeed in their plot to take advantage of the situation? The Pure Seed is the f Read More..

Vivaan, a teenager in India’s silicon plateau, has discovered love on his smartphone. Intoxicating, boundary-breaking love. His parents know he is gay, and their support is something Vivaan can count on, but they don’t know what exactly their son gets up to in the online world. For his uncle, born thirty years earlier, things were very different. Mambro’s life changed forever when he fell for a male classmate at a time, and in a country, where the persecution of gay people was rife under a colonial-era law criminalising homosexuality. And before that was Mambro’s Read More..

Join us for a book signing session with author Dena Merriam! She will be signing copies of two of her books – The Untold Story of Sita and Rukmini and The Turning of Time. The Untold Story of Sita replaces the traditional narrative of Sita's life as told in the Ramayana with Sita as she truly is -- an incarnation of the great Devi Narayani. Sita comes to Earth to join Sri Ram in setting the foundation for a new civilization at a time when humans are becoming separate from the natural world. This is a story of a woman's wisdom, courage and strength, her love for the manifest an Read More..