Masala Lab
Krish Ashok’s Masala Lab explains the science of Indian cooking, from spices, flavour, heat, and texture to food myths, kitchen techniques, and better cooking.
Book Reviews
Kashmir in Conflict
Victoria Schofield’s Kashmir in Conflict is a well-researched book on the history of Kashmir, accession, India-Pakistan tensions, militancy, and the roots of the Kashmir conflict.
The Identity Project
Rahul Bhatia’s The Identity Project examines Hindu identity, citizenship, Aadhaar, CAA, Delhi 2020, surveillance, and the changing nature of Indian democracy.
The Hanging of Afzal Guru
The Hanging of Afzal Guru examines the Parliament attack case, Afzal Guru’s trial and execution, and the questions raised around due process, justice, and Kashmir.
Golwalkar
Dhirendra Jha crafts a detailed portrayal of Golwalkar by meticulously analyzing original primary sources, such as interviews, police records, and biographical documents.
The Marathas 1600-1818
The Marathas is an excellent book for understanding the genesis and evolution of the Maratha polity in the early modern era.
The Incarcerations
Alpa Shah’s The Incarcerations examines the Bhima Koregaon case, the BK-16, planted evidence, dissent, democracy, and the targeting of activists in India.
The Kaurs of 1984
First hand testimonies and experiences of the women victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, a dark chapter of Indian History.
The Patient Assassin
Anita Anand’s The Patient Assassin tells the story of Sardar Udham Singh, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Michael O’Dwyer, revenge, memory, and colonial injustice.
Bhima Koregaon – Challenging Caste
Ajaz Ashraf’s Bhima Koregaon: Challenging Caste examines the history of Bhima Koregaon, the 2018 violence, caste conflict, Elgar Parishad, and the BK16 arrests.